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Peltyn Family History

Peltyn 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: Pelton, Elton, Felton, Pelayo, Belton, Melton, Yelton, Pelto, Welton

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Where is the Peltyn family from?

You can see how Peltyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peltyn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peltyn family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Peltyn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Peltyn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peltyn surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peltyn ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Peltyn ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Peltyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peltyn 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Peltyn. 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 9 military records available for the last name Peltyn. For the veterans among your Peltyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peltyn lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Peltyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Peltyn in 1976 was 63, and 73 in 2004.

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