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Peternal Family History

Peternal 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: Peterman, Peterka, Peter, Pitera, Peterson, Perna, Peters, Patera

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Where is the Peternal family from?

You can see how Peternal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peternal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peternal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Peternal families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Peternal's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Peternal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peternal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peternal ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Peternal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peternal 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Peternal. 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 13 military records available for the last name Peternal. For the veterans among your Peternal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peternal lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Peternal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Peternal in 1968 was 89, and 71 in 2000.

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