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Peletier Family History

Peletier 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: Pelletier, Peltier, Pelter, Peltzer, Pelster, Peter, Peller, Plier

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Where is the Peletier family from?

You can see how Peletier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peletier family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Peletier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Peletier family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Peletier's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Peletier families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peletier 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 Peletier ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Peletier. 100% of Peletier 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Peletier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Peletier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peletier 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Peletier. 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 78 military records available for the last name Peletier. For the veterans among your Peletier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peletier lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2001, in the United States, Peletier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Peletier in 1973 was 83, and 70 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peletier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peletier 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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