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Pellter Family History

Pellter 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: Peller, Pelter, Pelster, Geller, Peter, Heller, Seller, Keller

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Where is the Pellter family from?

You can see how Pellter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pellter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pellter families living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pellter's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Pellter families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pellter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Pellter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pellter 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 immigration records available for the last name Pellter. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pellter. For the veterans among your Pellter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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