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Peteerson Family History

Peteerson 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, Petterson, Patterson, Peerson, Pettersen, Pettersson

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Where is the Peteerson family from?

You can see how Peteerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peteerson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peteerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Peteerson families living in Iowa. This was about 75% of all the recorded Peteerson's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Peteerson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peteerson 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 50 census records available for the last name Peteerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peteerson 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Peteerson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Peteerson. For the veterans among your Peteerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peteerson lifespan?

Average Peteerson life expectancy in 1997 was 41 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peteerson 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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