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Pearison Family History

Pearison 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: Pearson, Parson, Person, Nerison, Pennison, Larison, Peerson, Persson

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Where is the Pearison family from?

You can see how Pearison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pearison family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pearison families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 4 Pearison families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Pearison's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Pearison families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pearison surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pearison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pearison. 100% of Pearison men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 208 census records available for the last name Pearison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pearison 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 Pearison. 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 100 military records available for the last name Pearison. For the veterans among your Pearison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pearison lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Pearison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pearison in 1957 was 57, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pearison 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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