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Perters Family History

Perters 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: Peters, Peeters, Petters, Porter, Peter, Pester, Petter, Peres

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Where is the Perters family from?

You can see how Perters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perters family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Perters families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Perters families living in Staffordshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Perters's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Perters families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Perters 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 Perters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Perters. 67% of Perters men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 510 census records available for the last name Perters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perters 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Perters. 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 48 military records available for the last name Perters. For the veterans among your Perters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Perters lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Perters 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Perters

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