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Pelts Family History

Pelts Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Peltz and Pelz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pelts family from?

You can see how Pelts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelts family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pelts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Pelts families living in Kent. This was about 26% of all the recorded Pelts's in United Kingdom. Kent and 1 other county had the highest population of Pelts families in 1891.
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What did your Pelts ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wood Machinist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pelts. 100% of Pelts men worked as a Wood Machinist and 67% of Pelts women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Wood Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Shop Assistant (tobacconist newsagent)
    34%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pelts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelts 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Pelts. 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 552 military records available for the last name Pelts. For the veterans among your Pelts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelts lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Pelts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pelts in 1957 was 33, and 85 in 2004.

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