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Pelliter Family History

Pelliter Name 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: Pellicer, Peller, Billiter, Pallister, Pelletier, Tellier, Pelter

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Where is the Pelliter family from?

You can see how Pelliter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelliter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pelliter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 9 Pelliter families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Pelliter's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Pelliter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelliter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pelliter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pelliter. 100% of Pelliter men worked as a Machinist and 100% of Pelliter women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machinist
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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What Pelliter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Pelliter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelliter 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Pelliter. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Pelliter. For the veterans among your Pelliter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelliter lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Pelliter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Pelliter in 1976 was 70, and 89 in 1996.

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