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Peerless Family History

Peerless Surname Meaning

from Middle English perles ‘peerless matchless without equal’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Peerless family from?

You can see how Peerless families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peerless family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Peerless families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 44 Peerless families living in Kent. This was about 20% of all the recorded Peerless's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Peerless families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peerless 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 Peerless ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Peerless. 34% of Peerless men worked as a Builders Labourer and 92% of Peerless women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peerless were Plumber and Housewife Unpaid.

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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

  • Builders Labourer
    34%
  • Cutter Wholesale Butc
    17%
  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Plumber
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Home Duties
    3%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    3%

What Peerless family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Peerless. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peerless 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 506 immigration records available for the last name Peerless. 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 386 military records available for the last name Peerless. For the veterans among your Peerless ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peerless lifespan?

Between 1957 and 1998, in the United States, Peerless life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Peerless in 1957 was 66, and 72 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peerless

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peerless 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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