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Petersman Family History

Petersman 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, Peterson, Peerman, Petersen, Eversman, Determan, Petermann

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Where is the Petersman family from?

You can see how Petersman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petersman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Petersman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Petersman families living in Illinois. This was about 90% of all the recorded Petersman's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Petersman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petersman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Petersman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Petersman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petersman 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Petersman. 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 14 military records available for the last name Petersman. For the veterans among your Petersman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petersman lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Petersman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Petersman in 1971 was 78, and 75 in 2003.

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