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Peterposten Family History

Peterposten 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: Paternoster, Petersen, Peterson, Petrosian, Pettersen, Paternostro

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Where is the Peterposten family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peterposten 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 Peterposten ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Peterposten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peterposten 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Peterposten. 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 11 military records available for the last name Peterposten. For the veterans among your Peterposten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peterposten lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1995, in the United States, Peterposten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Peterposten in 1968 was 72, and 84 in 1995.

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