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Peltzman Family History

Peltzman 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: Weitzman, Protzman, Prutzman, Saltzman, Weltman, Holtzman, Maltzman

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Where is the Peltzman family from?

You can see how Peltzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peltzman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Peltzman families living in Missouri. This was about 38% of all the recorded Peltzman's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Peltzman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peltzman 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 Peltzman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Furrier and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peltzman. 24% of Peltzman men worked as a Furrier and 67% of Peltzman women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peltzman were Printer and Folder.

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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

  • Furrier
    24%
  • Cloak Operator
    16%
  • Counter Man
    16%
  • Printer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    67%
  • Folder
    34%

What Peltzman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 561 census records available for the last name Peltzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peltzman 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Peltzman. 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 126 military records available for the last name Peltzman. For the veterans among your Peltzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peltzman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Peltzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Peltzman in 1963 was 67, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peltzman 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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