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Peansall Family History

Peansall 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: Pearsall, Persall, Mansell, Kelsall, Hensell, Kendall, Sandall

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Where is the Peansall family from?

You can see how Peansall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peansall family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Peansall family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Peansall's in USA. New York had the highest population of Peansall families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Peansall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peansall 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Peansall. 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 1 military records available for the last name Peansall. For the veterans among your Peansall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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