Origins of the Petersen surname
About the Petersens
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Interesting facts about Petersen
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Petersen surname. The oldest one dates back to 1870.
Who were Petersens most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Petersens.
What are the most common Petersen first names?
Peter
Hans
Anna
Marie
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Common jobs for Petersens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Petersens in 1921
Tailoress
5
Dressmaker
4
Living On Own Means
4
Stenographers And Typists
4
Visitor
4
Common male occupations for Petersens in 1921
Able Seaman
144
Farm Hands
113
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
86
General Farmers
84
Tinsmiths
53
