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Pelletere Family History

Pelletere 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: Pelletier, Peller, Belvedere, Billeter, Pellett, Hellstern, Perleberg

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Where is the Pelletere family from?

You can see how Pelletere families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelletere family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pelletere family living in Louisiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pelletere's in USA. Louisiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Pelletere families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelletere surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pelletere ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Pelletere. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelletere 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Pelletere. 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 14 military records available for the last name Pelletere. For the veterans among your Pelletere ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelletere lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1978, in the United States, Pelletere life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Pelletere in 1968 was 73, and 76 in 1978.

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