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OVE Bertil Lennart Pettersson, 1931 - 1975
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Ove Manfred Pettersson, 1909 - 1974
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Ove Gerhard Pettersson, 1926 - 1989
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Ove Leif Pettersson, 1934 - 2009
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Ove Rubin Pettersson, 1940 - 1941
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Ove Karl Gerhard Pettersson, 1919 - 1993
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OVE Ragnar Pettersson, 1928 - 2017
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Ove Pettersson, 1921 - 2010
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OVE Bertil Lennart Pettersson, 1931 - 1975
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Ove Bertil Lennart Pettersson, 1931 - 1975
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Ove Rubin Pettersson, 1940 - 1941
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Ove Leif Pettersson, 1934 - 2009
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OVE Ragnar Pettersson, 1928 - 2017
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OVE Ragnar Pettersson, 1928 - 2017
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Ove Rubin Pettersson, 1940 - 1941
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Ove Pettersson in The Leader-Post - Apr 11 1977
Newspaper Name Index, USA, Canada, and Australia
Ove Jan Ivar Pettersson, 1936 - 1939
Sweden, DeathsOve Pettersson, 1929 - 2008
BillionGravesOve Pettersson, 1925 - 2002
BillionGravesOve Pettersson, 1925 - 2002
BillionGravesOve Pettersson, 1923 - 2002
Famous People Throughout HistoryBert Ove Johan Pettersson, 1958 - 2017
Geni World Family TreeOve Karl Gerhard Pettersson, 1919 - 1993
Geni World Family TreeOve Fridolf Pettersson, 1934 - 1936
Geni World Family TreeOve Engelbrekt Pettersson, 1919 - 1932
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Ove Manfred Pettersson, born 1909
Sweden Household Examination Books
Ove Oskar Vilhelm Pettersson, born 1888
Sweden Household Examination Books
Ove Oskar Vilhelm Anders Pettersson, born 1888
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Ove Oskar Vilhelm Anders Pettersson, born 1888
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Ove Milton Pettersson, born 1921
1930 Denmark CensusOve Adils Engelbrekt Pettersson, 1912 - 1996
FamilySearch Family TreeOve Fridolf Pettersson, 1934 - 1936
FamilySearch Family TreeOve Karl Gerhard Pettersson, 1919 - 1993
FamilySearch Family TreeOve Engelbrakt Pettersson, 1919 - 1932
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Ove Hilton Pettersson, born 1921
1940 Denmark Census
Ove Oskar Anders Wilhelm Pettersson, born 1888
1930 Sweden Census
Ove Manfred Pettersson, born 1909
1930 Sweden Census
Ove Dinus Pettersson, born 1906
1930 Sweden Census
Ove Rudolf Pettersson, born 1928
1930 Sweden Census
Ove Pettersson, born 1937
New York City Passenger and Crew Lists, 1957-1963
Ove N. E. Pettersson
New York City Passenger and Crew Lists, 1957-1963
Ove Nils Erik Pettersson
New York City Passenger and Crew Lists, 1957-1963
Ove N. E. Pettersson
New York City Passenger and Crew Lists, 1957-1963Ove Nils Ove Axel Pettersson, 1937 - 2003
Sweden, Church of Sweden BurialsOve Roland Pettersson, 1943 - 1997
Sweden, Church of Sweden BurialsOve Holger Pettersson, 1944 - 1998
Sweden, Church of Sweden BurialsOve Gustav Pettersson, 1931 - 1977
Sweden, Church of Sweden BurialsOve Axel Pettersson, 1933 - 2011
Sweden, Stockholm Burials
Ove Pettersson
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Ove Pettersson
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (North Carolina, South Carolina, District of Columbia)
Ove Pettersson
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (North Carolina, South Carolina, District of Columbia)
Ove Pettersson
Names & Stories in Newspapers from OldNews.com (North Carolina, South Carolina, District of Columbia)
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- Sweden 94%
- Iran 4%
- Finland 2%
The first name Ove has Scandinavian origins, particularly rooted in Old Norse, where it is derived from the word "auðr," meaning "wealth" or "prosperity." This name has been historically associated with the Nordic countries, especially Sweden and Norway, where it has been used since the Viking Age. Ove is often linked to characteristics of strength and leadership, reflecting the qualities valued in the early Scandinavian societies. Variations of the name can be found in different cultures, such as "Ove" itself in Swedish and Norwegian, while in Danish, it may appear as "Ove" as well, though it is less common. The name is pronounced similarly across these languages, maintaining its distinctiveness. While Ove is not as widely used outside of Scandinavia, it remains a traditional name that carries a sense of heritage and cultural significance in the regions where it is prevalent.
The last name Pettersson is of Swedish origin, derived from the given name "Petter," which is the Swedish form of "Peter," meaning "rock" or "stone" in Greek. This surname typically indicates "son of Petter," reflecting the patronymic naming tradition common in Scandinavian countries, where surnames were often formed by adding "sson" (meaning "son") to the father's name. Pettersson first appeared in Sweden and is prevalent in regions with a strong historical connection to the patronymic system, particularly in rural areas. The name is associated with characteristics of strength and stability, mirroring the meaning of its root name. Variations of Pettersson can be found in different cultures, such as Peterson in English-speaking countries and Pétursson in Iceland, showcasing slight differences in spelling and pronunciation while retaining the same fundamental meaning. The surname is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of Sweden and its naming conventions, reflecting both familial lineage and regional identity.
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