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Peddersen Family History

Peddersen 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: Feddersen, Pedersen, Pettersen, Petersen, Pederson, Enderson

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Where is the Peddersen family from?

You can see how Peddersen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peddersen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peddersen family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Peddersen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Peddersen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peddersen 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 211 census records available for the last name Peddersen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peddersen 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Peddersen. 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 24 military records available for the last name Peddersen. For the veterans among your Peddersen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peddersen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Peddersen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Peddersen in 1966 was 68, and 51 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peddersen 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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