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Pearcey Family History

Pearcey Surname Meaning

English: variant of Percy.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pearcey family from?

You can see how Pearcey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pearcey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pearcey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 153 Pearcey families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Pearcey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pearcey families in 1891.
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What did your Pearcey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pearcey. 15% of Pearcey men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Pearcey women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pearcey were Shepherd and Unpaid Domestic.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Builders Labourer
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Shepherd
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

What Pearcey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Pearcey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pearcey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pearcey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pearcey. For the veterans among your Pearcey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pearcey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Pearcey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Pearcey in 1966 was 50, and 76 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pearcey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pearcey 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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