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Pelltier Family History

Pelltier 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: Pelletier, Peltier, Peller, Tellier, Pelter, Sellier, Pellicer

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Where is the Pelltier family from?

You can see how Pelltier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelltier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pelltier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Pelltier families living in Maine. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pelltier's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Pelltier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelltier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pelltier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Sewer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pelltier. 27% of Pelltier men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Pelltier women worked as a Sewer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pelltier were Farmer and Double Buyer.

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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
    27%
  • Weaver
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewer
    60%
  • Double Buyer
    40%

What Pelltier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pelltier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelltier 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Pelltier. 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 49 military records available for the last name Pelltier. For the veterans among your Pelltier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelltier lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1989, in the United States, Pelltier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pelltier in 1968 was 82, and 87 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelltier ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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