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Pearll Family History

Pearll 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: Pearl, Earll, Early, Pear, Perla, Pell, Peart, Earl, Perl, Perel

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Where is the Pearll family from?

You can see how Pearll families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pearll family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pearll families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Pearll families living in Sussex. This was about 86% of all the recorded Pearll's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Pearll families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pearll 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 143 census records available for the last name Pearll. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pearll 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Pearll. 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 13 military records available for the last name Pearll. For the veterans among your Pearll ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pearll lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1993, in the United States, Pearll life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pearll in 1974 was 74, and 87 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pearll 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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