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Peltham Family History

Peltham 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: Feltham, Pelham, Bentham, Pelchat, Perham, Beetham, Peckham, Beltram

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Where is the Peltham family from?

You can see how Peltham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peltham family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Peltham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Peltham families living in Wiltshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Peltham's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Peltham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Peltham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peltham 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Peltham. 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 3 military records available for the last name Peltham. For the veterans among your Peltham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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