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Petersheim Family History

Petersheim Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so called.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Petersheim family from?

You can see how Petersheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petersheim family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Petersheim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Petersheim family living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Petersheim's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Petersheim families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petersheim 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 Petersheim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petersheim. 47% of Petersheim men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Petersheim women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petersheim were Owner and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Owner
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    40%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • House Work
    20%
  • Housework
    20%

What Petersheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Petersheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petersheim 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Petersheim. 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 87 military records available for the last name Petersheim. For the veterans among your Petersheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petersheim lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Petersheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Petersheim in 1965 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petersheim

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petersheim 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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