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Peterkins Family History

Peterkins 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: Peterkin, Perkins, Peterlin, Peterson, Peters, Petrina, Petrakis

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Where is the Peterkins family from?

You can see how Peterkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peterkins family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Peterkins families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1880 there was 1 Peterkins family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Peterkins's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Peterkins families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peterkins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peterkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peterkins. 100% of Peterkins men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 244 census records available for the last name Peterkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peterkins 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Peterkins. 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 23 military records available for the last name Peterkins. For the veterans among your Peterkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peterkins lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Peterkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Peterkins in 1964 was 64, and 72 in 2002.

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