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Pearcell Family History

Pearcell 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: Percell, Parcell, Purcell, Parnell, Marcell, Perrell, Pearsall

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Where is the Pearcell family from?

You can see how Pearcell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pearcell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Pearcell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Pearcell families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pearcell's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Pearcell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pearcell 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 145 census records available for the last name Pearcell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pearcell 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Pearcell. 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 16 military records available for the last name Pearcell. For the veterans among your Pearcell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pearcell lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pearcell 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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