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Peltus Family History

Peltus 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: Feltus, Pelts, Pettus, Melhus, Pelto, Pettis, Petrus, Peets, Pelton

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Where is the Peltus family from?

You can see how Peltus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peltus family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Peltus families living in Kansas. This was about 19% of all the recorded Peltus's in USA. Kansas and 1 other state had the highest population of Peltus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peltus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Peltus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peltus. 100% of Peltus men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 184 census records available for the last name Peltus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peltus 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Peltus. 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 7 military records available for the last name Peltus. For the veterans among your Peltus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peltus lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peltus

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