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Origin of peterson Total Records: 3  Origin of peterson, Meaning of peterson Origin: PEARSON was born in Sweden. Moved family to Norway. Norway had a law that when a family emigrated the youngest son must change his surname. The youngest son's surname was changed to PETERSON.The rest of the family kept the PEARSON surname. Surnames: Pearson, Peterson Submitted by: Marjorie A. Nemitz Origin of peterson, Meaning of peterson Origin: Looking for ancestors of Edwin Peterson, born Pineville, KY (?) 1898, died Harlan, KY, 1934 Surnames: Peterson Submitted by: Stephen Peterson Origin of peterson, Meaning of peterson Origin: I was born in Harlan, and it is probable that there is some kind of family connection. Surnames: Peterson Submitted by: Rachel Peterson 10/13/2008 9:11 AM Page 1 of 1

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