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Peltry Family History

Peltry 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: Petry, Pettry, Perry, Petre, Petro, Pelto, Petra, Petri, Ventry

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Where is the Peltry family from?

You can see how Peltry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peltry family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Peltry families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Peltry family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Peltry's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Peltry families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Peltry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peltry 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Peltry. 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 13 military records available for the last name Peltry. For the veterans among your Peltry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peltry lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peltry 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peltry

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