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Pelts Family History

Pelts Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Peltz and Pelz .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Peltz, Felts, Petts, Pells, Bents, Eells, Pelo, Wilts, Pears, Peers

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Where is the Pelts family from?

You can see how Pelts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pelts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Pelts families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pelts's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Pelts families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelts surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pelts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pelts. 47% of Pelts men worked as a Laborer and 54% of Pelts women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pelts were New Worker and Maid. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Carpenter
    7%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    54%
  • Sec Of Tra
    16%
  • Cook
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pelts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelts census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 132 immigration records available for the last name Pelts. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 552 military records available for the last name Pelts. For the veterans among your Pelts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelts lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Pelts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pelts in 1957 was 33, and 85 in 2004.

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