This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Pearay family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Pearay Family History

Pearay 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: Peary, Pearcy, Early, Geary, Pear, Percy, Peart, Perry, Garay, Pray

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Pearay family from?

You can see how Pearay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pearay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Pearay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Pearay family living in Aberdeenshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pearay's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Pearay families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pearay surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Pearay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Pearay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pearay census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Pearay

Passenger Lists

There are 13 immigration records available for the last name Pearay. 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.

View all Pearay immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Pearay. For the veterans among your Pearay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Pearay military records

You've only scratched the surface of Pearay family history

Discover More

What is the average Pearay lifespan?

Average Pearay life expectancy in 1977 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pearay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pearay 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Pearay family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial