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Pearse Family History

Pearse Surname Meaning

English: variant of Pierce.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pearse family from?

You can see how Pearse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pearse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pearse families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 808 Pearse families living in Devon. This was about 28% of all the recorded Pearse's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Pearse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pearse 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 Pearse ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pearse. 15% of Pearse men worked as a Farmer and 69% of Pearse women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pearse were Carpenter and Unpaid Domestic.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    15%
  • General Labourer
    7%
  • Insurance Agent
    5%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%

What Pearse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 75,000 census records available for the last name Pearse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pearse 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 14,000 immigration records available for the last name Pearse. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Pearse. For the veterans among your Pearse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pearse lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Pearse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pearse in 1954 was 39, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pearse

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pearse 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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