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Peairce Family History

Peairce Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Pearce, Peirce, Prairie, Peace, Pearre, Peairs, Bearce, Peare, Pearse

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Where is the Peairce family from?

You can see how Peairce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peairce family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Peairce family living in Maine. This was about 50% of all the recorded Peairce's in USA. Maine and 1 other state had the highest population of Peairce families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peairce surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Peairce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peairce census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Peairce. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Peairce. For the veterans among your Peairce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peairce lifespan?

Average Peairce life expectancy in 1989 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peairce ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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