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Peltak Family History

Peltak 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: Pelak, Petak, Petek, Peak, Pella, Polak, Sestak, Pelto, Patak, Petta

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Where is the Peltak family from?

You can see how Peltak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peltak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Peltak families living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Peltak's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Peltak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peltak 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 Peltak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mill Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peltak. 50% of Peltak men worked as a Mill Worker.

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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

  • Mill Worker
    50%
  • Shoe Worker
    50%

What Peltak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Peltak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peltak 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Peltak. 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 37 military records available for the last name Peltak. For the veterans among your Peltak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peltak lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Peltak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Peltak in 1963 was 63, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peltak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peltak 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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