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Pelters Family History

Pelters 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: Peters, Peeters, Pelter, Petters, Peter, Peller, Pester, Salters

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Where is the Pelters family from?

You can see how Pelters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelters family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pelters families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Pelters families living in Argyll. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelters's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Pelters families in 1871.
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What did your Pelters ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mechanic
    50%
  • Butcher
    50%

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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Pelters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelters 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Pelters. 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 29 military records available for the last name Pelters. For the veterans among your Pelters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelters lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Pelters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pelters in 1973 was 68, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pelters 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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