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Pelzer Family History

Pelzer Name Meaning

German: occupational name for a furrier from an agent derivative Middle High German bellez ‘fur’.

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


Similar surnames: Belzer, Polzer, Peller, Selzler, Herzer, Pelter, Seltzer, Meltzer

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Where is the Pelzer family from?

You can see how Pelzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pelzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 18 Pelzer families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 82% of all the recorded Pelzer's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Pelzer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pelzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pelzer. 22% of Pelzer men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Pelzer women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pelzer were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Teacher
    11%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Pelzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelzer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pelzer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pelzer. For the veterans among your Pelzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelzer lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Pelzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pelzer in 1951 was 44, and 76 in 2004.

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