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Perteson Family History

Perteson Name 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: Person, Peterson, Persson, Petterson, Bertelson, Patteson, Bergeson

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Where is the Perteson family from?

You can see how Perteson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Perteson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Perteson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Perteson families living in New York. This was about 25% of all the recorded Perteson's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Perteson families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Perteson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Perteson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Perteson 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 Perteson. 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 3 military records available for the last name Perteson. For the veterans among your Perteson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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