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Peltin Family History

Peltin 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: Pelton, Elton, Melin, Pepin, Felton, Helin, Belton, Palin, Belin

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Where is the Peltin family from?

You can see how Peltin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peltin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Peltin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Peltin family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Peltin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Peltin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peltin 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 Peltin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator Machine were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peltin. 60% of Peltin men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Peltin women worked as an Operator Machine.

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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
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator Machine
    100%

What Peltin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Peltin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peltin 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Peltin. 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 37 military records available for the last name Peltin. For the veterans among your Peltin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peltin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Peltin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Peltin in 1966 was 75, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peltin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peltin 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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