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Peterz Family History

Peterz 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: Peter, Peters, Petek, Pitera, Pester, Petre, Petter, Petro, Patera

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Where is the Peterz family from?

You can see how Peterz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peterz family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Peterz families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Peterz families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Peterz's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Peterz families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peterz 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 62 census records available for the last name Peterz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peterz 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Peterz. 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 59 military records available for the last name Peterz. For the veterans among your Peterz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peterz lifespan?

Between 1997 and 1999, in the United States, Peterz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Peterz in 1997 was 75, and 80 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peterz 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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