Petersen Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Petersen Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Petersen family

Profession Census Frequency
School 39
A B Seaman 8
Private Means 6
Fireman 5
Seaman 5
Mate 5
Cook 4
None 4
Fisherman 4
Domestic Servant 3
Tailor 3
Steward 3
Labourer 3
At School 3
Housemaid (domestic) 2
2nd Mate 2
Art Metal Worker 2
Cabinet Maker 2
Ab Seaman 2
Master 2
Sailor 2
Sailor A B 2
Dock Labourer 2
Salvatian Army Officer 2
House Painter 2

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