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Peterwood Family History

Peterwood 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: Peterson, Gatewood, Underwood, Leatherwood, Sherwood, Isherwood

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Where is the Peterwood family from?

You can see how Peterwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peterwood family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Peterwood families living in Quebec. This was about 67% of all the recorded Peterwood's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Peterwood families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peterwood 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 137 census records available for the last name Peterwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peterwood 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Peterwood. 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 13 military records available for the last name Peterwood. For the veterans among your Peterwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peterwood 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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