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Peirey Family History

Peirey 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: Petrey, Percy, Peiser, Perry, Petre, Fairey, Pedley, Peres, Prey

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Where is the Peirey family from?

You can see how Peirey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peirey family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Peirey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Peirey family living in Sutherland. This was 100% of all the recorded Peirey's in Scotland. Sutherland had the highest population of Peirey families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peirey 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 32 census records available for the last name Peirey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peirey 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 immigration records available for the last name Peirey. 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 2 military records available for the last name Peirey. For the veterans among your Peirey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peirey lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peirey 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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