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Pelletteri Family History

Pelletteri 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: Pellitteri, Pelletier, Pellett, Mellette, Peller, Ballester, Ellender

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Where is the Pelletteri family from?

You can see how Pelletteri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pelletteri family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pelletteri family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pelletteri's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Pelletteri families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pelletteri surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pelletteri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pelletteri. 100% of Pelletteri men worked as a Painter. .

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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

  • Painter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 89 census records available for the last name Pelletteri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pelletteri 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Pelletteri. 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 24 military records available for the last name Pelletteri. For the veterans among your Pelletteri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pelletteri lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Pelletteri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pelletteri in 1976 was 62, and 80 in 2001.

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