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Pieterson Family History

Pieterson 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, Patterson, Pierson, Peerson, Petterson, Pieters, Petersen

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Where is the Pieterson family from?

You can see how Pieterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pieterson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pieterson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Pieterson families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pieterson's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pieterson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pieterson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pieterson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pieterson. 100% of Pieterson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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What Pieterson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 541 census records available for the last name Pieterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pieterson 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 320 immigration records available for the last name Pieterson. 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 54 military records available for the last name Pieterson. For the veterans among your Pieterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pieterson lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Pieterson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Pieterson in 1978 was 63, and 87 in 2002.

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