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Paeterson Family History

Paeterson Surname 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: Peterson, Patterson, Paterson, Catterson, Watterson, Peerson

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Where is the Paeterson family from?

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

There are 36 census records available for the last name Paeterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paeterson 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Paeterson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Paeterson. For the veterans among your Paeterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paeterson lifespan?

Average Paeterson life expectancy in 2000 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paeterson 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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