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Petersohn Family History

Petersohn Surname Meaning

German: elaborate patronymic from Peter.

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


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Where is the Petersohn family from?

You can see how Petersohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petersohn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Petersohn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Petersohn family living in Lincolnshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Petersohn's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Petersohn families in 1891.
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What did your Petersohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Petersohn. 38% of Petersohn men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Petersohn women worked as a Housework.

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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
    38%
  • Laborer
    32%
  • Machinist
    19%
  • Tool Maker
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Petersohn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 853 census records available for the last name Petersohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petersohn 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 461 immigration records available for the last name Petersohn. 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 450 military records available for the last name Petersohn. For the veterans among your Petersohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petersohn lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Petersohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Petersohn in 1961 was 58, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petersohn 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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