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Peersen Family History

Peersen 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: Peerson, Petersen, Pedersen, Person, Peterson, Iversen, Persin

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Where is the Peersen family from?

You can see how Peersen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peersen family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 7 Peersen families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Peersen's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Peersen families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peersen 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 61 census records available for the last name Peersen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peersen 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 189 immigration records available for the last name Peersen. 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 19 military records available for the last name Peersen. For the veterans among your Peersen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peersen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Peersen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Peersen in 1967 was 85, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peersen 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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