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Pteris Family History

Pteris 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: Peris, Paris, Preis, Peters, Peres, Terris, Peri, Perris, Oteri

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Where is the Pteris family from?

You can see how Pteris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pteris family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Pteris families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Pteris family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Pteris's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Pteris families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Pteris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pteris 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pteris. 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 1 military records available for the last name Pteris. For the veterans among your Pteris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pteris lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pteris 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pteris

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