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Peairs Family History

Peairs Surname Meaning

English (Durham): variant of Pierce.

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


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Where is the Peairs family from?

You can see how Peairs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peairs family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peairs families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 18 Peairs families living in Durham. This was about 41% of all the recorded Peairs's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Peairs families in 1891.
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What did your Peairs ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Peairs. 100% of Peairs men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 100% of Peairs women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Colliery Hewer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Peairs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peairs 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 258 immigration records available for the last name Peairs. 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 397 military records available for the last name Peairs. For the veterans among your Peairs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peairs lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Peairs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Peairs in 1952 was 46, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peairs 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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