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Pearsaul Family History

Pearsaul 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: Pearsall, Persaud, Persall, Pearson, Pearl, Beardall, Parshall, Parsa

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Where is the Pearsaul family from?

You can see how Pearsaul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pearsaul family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Pearsaul families living in Iowa. This was about 43% of all the recorded Pearsaul's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Pearsaul families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Pearsaul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pearsaul 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Pearsaul. 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 11 military records available for the last name Pearsaul. For the veterans among your Pearsaul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pearsaul lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Pearsaul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pearsaul in 1955 was 36, and 81 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pearsaul 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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