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Peird Family History

Peird 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: Heird, Peard, Bird, Beard, Eid, Pear, Peil, Pei, Weir, Pero

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Where is the Peird family from?

You can see how Peird families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peird family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Peird families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Peird family living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Peird's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Peird families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peird 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 42 census records available for the last name Peird. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peird 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Peird. 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 4 military records available for the last name Peird. For the veterans among your Peird ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peird lifespan?

Average Peird life expectancy in 1980 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peird 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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