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Peterseil Family History

Peterseil 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: Petersen, Petersheim, Peterson, Peters, Pettersen, Persell, Peterlin

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peterseil 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 23 census records available for the last name Peterseil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peterseil 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Peterseil. 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 9 military records available for the last name Peterseil. For the veterans among your Peterseil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peterseil lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Peterseil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Peterseil in 1976 was 76, and 80 in 2003.

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