Peterson Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Peterson Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Peterson family

Profession Census Frequency
Scholar 223
Mariner 20
Seaman 18
Sailor 14
Dress Maker 13
General Servant 11
A B Seaman 9
Domestic Servant 8
Tailor 8
Annuitant 7
Cabinet Maker 7
Labourer 7
General Labourer 6
Governess 6
Charwoman 5
Musician 5
Servant 5
Joiner 4
Painter 4
Sailors Wife 4
Solicitor 4
Umbrella Maker 4
Waistcoat Maker 4
Boatswain 4
Fisherman 4

Peterson Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Paterson 88% 16,154
2 Peterson 100% 9,603
3 Petterson 89% 1,628
4 Petersen 88% 929

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The surname Peterson is the 2nd most popular variant of Paterson.

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