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Peltosalo Family History

Peltosalo 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: Peltola, Peloso, Petosa, Pelayo, Pellicano, Poltorak, Kelsall

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Where is the Peltosalo family from?

You can see how Peltosalo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peltosalo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peltosalo family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Peltosalo's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Peltosalo families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 7 census records available for the last name Peltosalo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peltosalo 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Peltosalo. 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 4 military records available for the last name Peltosalo. For the veterans among your Peltosalo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peltosalo lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Peltosalo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Peltosalo in 1974 was 78, and 80 in 2002.

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