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Peterlin Family History

Peterlin Surname Meaning

Slovenian: from an old pet form of the personal name Peter of German origin.

German: very rare variant of Peterlein a cognate of 1 above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Peterlin family from?

You can see how Peterlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peterlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Peterlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Peterlin families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Peterlin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Peterlin families in 1891.
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What did your Peterlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peterlin. 55% of Peterlin men worked as a Laborer and 56% of Peterlin women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peterlin were Farmer and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Fireman
    13%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    56%
  • Laborer
    45%

What Peterlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 796 census records available for the last name Peterlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peterlin 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Peterlin. 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 309 military records available for the last name Peterlin. For the veterans among your Peterlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peterlin lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Peterlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Peterlin in 1956 was 47, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peterlin 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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