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Peltzer Family History

Peltzer Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Pelzer.

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


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Where is the Peltzer family from?

You can see how Peltzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peltzer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Peltzer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Peltzer families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Peltzer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Peltzer families in 1891.
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What did your Peltzer ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Peltzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peltzer 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 840 immigration records available for the last name Peltzer. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Peltzer. For the veterans among your Peltzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peltzer lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Peltzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Peltzer in 1960 was 81, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peltzer 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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