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Pearland Family History

Pearland 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: Harland, Marland, Garland, Berland, Penland, Ferland, Erland, Varland

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Where is the Pearland family from?

You can see how Pearland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pearland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1901. The most Pearland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Pearland families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pearland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pearland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pearland 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 91 census records available for the last name Pearland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pearland 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Pearland. 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 3 military records available for the last name Pearland. For the veterans among your Pearland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pearland lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pearland 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pearland

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