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Peeters Name Meaning

Dutch and Flemish: patronymic from the personal name Peter . The surname of Flemish origin is also common in the Walloon part of Belgium.

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


Similar surnames: Peters, Pieters, Petters, Peter, Esters, Peets, Nieters, Peeper

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Where is the Peeters family from?

You can see how Peeters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peeters family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peeters families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Peeters families living in Virginia. This was about 56% of all the recorded Peeters's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Peeters families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peeters 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 did your Peeters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Peeters. 24% of Peeters men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Peeters women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peeters were Farm Laborer and Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    60%
  • Stenographer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Peeters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peeters 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 Peeters. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 508 military records available for the last name Peeters. For the veterans among your Peeters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peeters lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Peeters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Peeters in 1960 was 54, and 86 in 2004.

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