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Peltret Family History

Peltret 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: Petre, Perret, Pelter, Petrea, Peltzer, Beltre, Peltier, Petrey

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Where is the Peltret family from?

You can see how Peltret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peltret family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peltret families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Peltret family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Peltret's in USA. California had the highest population of Peltret families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peltret surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 79 census records available for the last name Peltret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peltret 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Peltret. 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 9 military records available for the last name Peltret. For the veterans among your Peltret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peltret lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1999, in the United States, Peltret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Peltret in 1960 was 58, and 74 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peltret 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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