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Peterie Family History

Peterie 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: Petrie, Peter, Petre, Peters, Petri, Petrin, Petrik, Petric, Perrie

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Where is the Peterie family from?

You can see how Peterie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peterie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peterie families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Peterie families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Peterie's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Peterie families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peterie 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 Peterie ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Office Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peterie. 64% of Peterie men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Peterie women worked as an Office Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peterie were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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
    64%
  • Laborer
    37%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Work
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%

What Peterie family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Peterie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peterie 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Peterie. 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 186 military records available for the last name Peterie. For the veterans among your Peterie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peterie lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Peterie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Peterie in 1964 was 78, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peterie

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peterie 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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