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Peltier Family History

Peltier Surname Meaning

French: variant of Pelletier ‘furrier’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Peltier family from?

You can see how Peltier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peltier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Peltier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 680 Peltier families living in Quebec. This was about 71% of all the recorded Peltier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Peltier families in 1911.
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What did your Peltier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peltier. 21% of Peltier men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Peltier women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peltier were Truck Driver and Waitress.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Stenographer
    8%
  • Waitress
    5%

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Census Records

There are 35,000 census records available for the last name Peltier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peltier 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Peltier. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Peltier. For the veterans among your Peltier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peltier lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Peltier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Peltier in 1948 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peltier 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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