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Petermen Family History

Petermen 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: Peterman, Petersen, Peterson, Peerman, Pettersen, Determan, Peterlin

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Where is the Petermen family from?

You can see how Petermen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petermen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Petermen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Petermen families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Petermen's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Petermen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petermen 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 Petermen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Petermen. 100% of Petermen men worked as a 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
    100%

What Petermen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Petermen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petermen 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Petermen. 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 14 military records available for the last name Petermen. For the veterans among your Petermen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petermen lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2001, in the United States, Petermen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Petermen in 1977 was 65, and 59 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Petermen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petermen 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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