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Pelitier Family History

Pelitier Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Peltier, Pelissier, Pelletier, Politzer, Pelter, Peltzer, Poitier

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Where is the Pelitier family from?

You can see how Pelitier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelitier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pelitier families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pelitier family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelitier's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pelitier families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Pelitier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelitier 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Pelitier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Pelitier. For the veterans among your Pelitier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelitier lifespan?

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