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Petensen Family History

Petensen 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: Petersen, Peterson, Evensen, Ketelsen, Pettersen, Pedersen, Stenson

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Where is the Petensen family from?

You can see how Petensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petensen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Petensen families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Petensen's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Petensen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petensen 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 10 census records available for the last name Petensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petensen 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Petensen. 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 military records available for the last name Petensen. For the veterans among your Petensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petensen lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petensen 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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