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Peltie Family History

Peltie 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: Peltier, Pettie, Pelle, Pulte, Petre, Petit, Pelto, Pettis, Elzie

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Where is the Peltie family from?

You can see how Peltie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peltie family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Peltie families were found in USA in 1880. In 1881 there were 3 Peltie families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Peltie's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Peltie families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peltie 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 Peltie ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

What Peltie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Peltie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peltie 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Peltie. 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 18 military records available for the last name Peltie. For the veterans among your Peltie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peltie lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Peltie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Peltie in 1988 was 21, and 40 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peltie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peltie 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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