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Pyterman Family History

Pyterman 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: Peterman, Waterman, Perman, Alterman, Putterman, Eyerman, Peerman

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Where is the Pyterman family from?

You can see how Pyterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pyterman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pyterman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Pyterman families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pyterman's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pyterman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pyterman 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 39 census records available for the last name Pyterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pyterman 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Pyterman. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pyterman. For the veterans among your Pyterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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