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Petersin Family History

Petersin 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: Peterson, Petersen, Peterlin, Peterkin, Peters, Persin, Petrin

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Where is the Petersin family from?

You can see how Petersin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petersin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Petersin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Petersin families living in New Jersey. This was about 55% of all the recorded Petersin's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Petersin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petersin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petersin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Petersin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Petersin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petersin 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Petersin. 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 16 military records available for the last name Petersin. For the veterans among your Petersin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petersin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Petersin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Petersin in 1970 was 24, and 54 in 1997.

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