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Petersom Family History

Petersom Surname 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, Peters, Peerson, Petterson, Petersen, Paterson, Pederson

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Where is the Petersom family from?

You can see how Petersom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Petersom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Petersom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Petersom families living in Wisconsin. This was about 50% of all the recorded Petersom's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Petersom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Petersom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Petersom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Petersom 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Petersom. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Petersom. For the veterans among your Petersom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Petersom lifespan?

Average Petersom life expectancy in 2000 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Petersom 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.

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