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Peterzon Family History

Peterzon 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, Peterman, Peerson, Petterson, Petersen, Peterlin, Paterson

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Where is the Peterzon family from?

You can see how Peterzon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peterzon family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Peterzon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Peterzon families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Peterzon's in USA. California had the highest population of Peterzon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peterzon 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 40 census records available for the last name Peterzon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peterzon 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Peterzon. 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 4 military records available for the last name Peterzon. For the veterans among your Peterzon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peterzon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1987, in the United States, Peterzon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Peterzon in 1965 was 66, and 74 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peterzon 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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