Peltzer Family History

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Peltzer Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant spelling of Pelzer.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Seltzer, Meltzer, Selzer, Platzer, Waltzer, Selter, Sultzer, Pelczar

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Peltzer Family Origin

Where is the Peltzer family from?

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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 the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Peltzer families living in Illinois. This was about 26% of all the recorded Peltzer's in the USA. Illinois had the highest population of Peltzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peltzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Peltzer Family Occupations

What did your Peltzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Peltzer occupation in the USA was Farmer. 17% of Peltzer's were Farmers. Farmer, Laborer and Abstract 85 Washington were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Peltzer. A less common occupation for the Peltzer family was Attorney Justice Of P..

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  • Farmer

    17%

  • Laborer

    17%

  • Abstract 85 Washington

    8%

  • Attorney Justice Of P.

    8%

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

Peltzer Historical Records

What Peltzer family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 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.

Search 1940's US census records for Peltzer

Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Peltzer. 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 Card

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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Peltzer Life Expectancy

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.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peltzer

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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