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Peltser Family History

Peltser 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: Pelter, Peltzer, Zeltser, Peltier, Peter, Peller, Peiser, Pester

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Where is the Peltser family from?

You can see how Peltser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peltser family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Peltser family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Peltser's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Peltser families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peltser 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 38 census records available for the last name Peltser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peltser 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 Peltser. 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 1 military records available for the last name Peltser. For the veterans among your Peltser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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