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Pierson Family History

Pierson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Pearson. North German: patronymic from the personal name Pier a variant of Peer vernacular shortened form of Peter.

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


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Where is the Pierson family from?

You can see how Pierson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pierson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pierson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 152 Pierson families living in London. This was about 22% of all the recorded Pierson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pierson families in 1891.
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What did your Pierson 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 Pierson. 20% of Pierson men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Pierson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pierson were Builders Labourer and Housewife.

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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
    20%
  • Horseman On Farm
    15%
  • Coach Painter
    10%
  • Builders Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 166,000 census records available for the last name Pierson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pierson 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 13,000 immigration records available for the last name Pierson. 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 32,000 military records available for the last name Pierson. For the veterans among your Pierson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pierson lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Pierson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1940, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pierson in 1940 was 30, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pierson 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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