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Peirsons Family History

Peirsons 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: Persons, Peirson, Parsons, Person, Pearson, Peerson, Pehrson, Parson

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Where is the Peirsons family from?

You can see how Peirsons families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peirsons family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Peirsons families living in Wisconsin. This was about 43% of all the recorded Peirsons's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Peirsons families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 90 census records available for the last name Peirsons. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peirsons 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Peirsons. 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 12 military records available for the last name Peirsons. For the veterans among your Peirsons ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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