Peeterson Family History

Peeterson Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Peterson, Petterson, Patterson, Peerson, Pettersen, Peeters, Pettersson, Petersen, Paterson, Pederson

1,000 record(s) for Peeterson

400	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
40	Military Records
37	Immigration Records
869	Census and Voter Lists
261	Member Trees

Where is the Peeterson family from?

You can see how Peeterson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peeterson family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Peeterson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 49 Peeterson families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Peeterson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Peeterson families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peeterson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peeterson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peeterson.

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

Maid

100%

What Peeterson family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 869 census records available for the last name Peeterson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peeterson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 37 immigration records available for the last name Peeterson. 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.

Military Records

There are 40 military records available for the last name Peeterson. For the veterans among your Peeterson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Peeterson lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1981, in the United States, Peeterson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Peeterson in 1972 was 90, and 91 in 1981.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peeterson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.