Origins of the Peterson surname
About the Petersons
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Interesting facts about Peterson
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Peterson surname. The oldest one dates back to .
Who were Petersons most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Petersons.
What are the most common Peterson first names?
John
Peter
Mary
Anna
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Common jobs for Petersons
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Petersons in 1921
Knitter
109
Dressmaker
81
Domestic Servant
58
General Servant
34
Charwoman
33
Common male occupations for Petersons in 1921
Farm Hands
537
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
465
General Farmers
295
Tinsmiths
291
Able Seaman
282
