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Peaters Family History

Peaters 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: Peters, Peeters, Petters, Peter, Prater, Pester, Petter, Waters

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Where is the Peaters family from?

You can see how Peaters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peaters family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peaters families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Peaters families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Peaters's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Peaters families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peaters 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 Peaters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peaters. 54% of Peaters men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Peaters women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peaters were Miner and Maid.

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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
    54%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Miner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Peaters family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Peaters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peaters 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Peaters. 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 146 military records available for the last name Peaters. For the veterans among your Peaters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peaters lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1992, in the United States, Peaters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Peaters in 1963 was 75, and 88 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peaters

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peaters 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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