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Perter Family History

Perter 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: Porter, Peter, Pester, Petter, Herter, Pelter, Perper, Berner, Berger

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Where is the Perter family from?

You can see how Perter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Perter families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 6 Perter families living in Lancashire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Perter's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Perter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Perter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Perter. 100% of Perter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Perter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perter 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Perter. 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 261 military records available for the last name Perter. For the veterans among your Perter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perter lifespan?

Average Perter life expectancy in 2003 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perter 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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