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Peirce Family History

Peirce Surname Meaning

English: variant of Pierce.

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


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Where is the Peirce family from?

You can see how Peirce families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peirce family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peirce families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 151 Peirce families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Peirce's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Peirce families in 1891.
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What did your Peirce ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Peirce. 18% of Peirce men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Peirce women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peirce were Builders Labourer and Incapacitated.

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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

  • General Labourer
    18%
  • Hairdresser
    15%
  • Gardener
    15%
  • Builders Labourer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

What Peirce family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 63,000 census records available for the last name Peirce. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peirce 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Peirce. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Peirce. For the veterans among your Peirce ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peirce lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Peirce life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Peirce in 1951 was 29, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peirce

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peirce 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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