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Where is the Pieterse family from?

You can see how Pieterse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pieterse family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pieterse family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pieterse's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pieterse families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pieterse 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 Pieterse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Pieterse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pieterse 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Pieterse. 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 222 military records available for the last name Pieterse. For the veterans among your Pieterse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pieterse lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Pieterse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pieterse in 1964 was 56, and 76 in 2003.

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