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Phearson Family History

Phearson 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: Pearson, Pherson, Parson, Person, Pierson, Herson, Peerson, Searson

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Where is the Phearson family from?

You can see how Phearson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phearson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Phearson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Phearson family living in Hertfordshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Phearson's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Phearson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phearson 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 Phearson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Phearson. 100% of Phearson men worked as a Carpenter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Phearson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phearson 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Phearson. 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 117 military records available for the last name Phearson. For the veterans among your Phearson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phearson lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Phearson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Phearson in 1963 was 76, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Phearson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phearson 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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