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Petermann Family History

Petermann Surname Meaning

German: derivative (pet form) of the personal name Peter.

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


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Where is the Petermann family from?

You can see how Petermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petermann family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Petermann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Petermann families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Petermann's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Petermann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petermann 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 Petermann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petermann. 26% of Petermann men worked as a Farmer and 55% of Petermann women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Petermann were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Farm Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    55%
  • Housewife
    46%

What Petermann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Petermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petermann 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Petermann. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Petermann. For the veterans among your Petermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petermann lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Petermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Petermann in 1951 was 64, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petermann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petermann 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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