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Petorson Family History

Petorson 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, Person, Pearson, Peerson, Petterson, Pehrson, Petersen

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Where is the Petorson family from?

You can see how Petorson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petorson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Petorson families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Petorson families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Petorson's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Petorson families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Petorson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petorson 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Petorson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Petorson. For the veterans among your Petorson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petorson

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