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Pearline Family History

Pearline 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: Carline, Perlin, Parlin, Perine, Arline, Perrine, Pauline, Karlin

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Where is the Pearline family from?

You can see how Pearline families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pearline family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pearline families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pearline families living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pearline's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Pearline families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pearline 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 Pearline ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sales Lady was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pearline. 100% of Pearline women worked as a Sales Lady.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sales Lady
    100%

What Pearline family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 141 census records available for the last name Pearline. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pearline 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 Pearline. 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 12 military records available for the last name Pearline. For the veterans among your Pearline ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pearline lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Pearline life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Pearline in 1970 was 91, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pearline

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pearline 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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