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Peterin Family History

Peterin 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: Petrin, Peterlin, Peterkin, Peter, Severin, Peterson, Peters, Petrina

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Where is the Peterin family from?

You can see how Peterin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peterin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Peterin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Peterin families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Peterin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Peterin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peterin 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 Peterin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Matel Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peterin. 100% of Peterin men worked as a Matel Worker.

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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

  • Matel Worker
    100%

What Peterin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 167 census records available for the last name Peterin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peterin 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Peterin. 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 42 military records available for the last name Peterin. For the veterans among your Peterin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peterin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Peterin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Peterin in 1965 was 75, and 110 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peterin 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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