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Pearett Family History

Pearett 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: Perrett, Peart, Parent, Berrett, Paret, Pellett, Ferrett, Perret

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Where is the Pearett family from?

You can see how Pearett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pearett family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Pearett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Pearett families living in Hampshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Pearett's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Pearett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pearett 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 78 census records available for the last name Pearett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pearett 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Pearett. 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 2 military records available for the last name Pearett. For the veterans among your Pearett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pearett lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pearett 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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