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Peardsley Family History

Peardsley 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: Beardsley, Parsley, Bardsley, Kearsley, Eardley, Peasley, Persley

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Where is the Peardsley family from?

You can see how Peardsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peardsley family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Peardsley families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Peardsley's in USA. New York had the highest population of Peardsley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peardsley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Peardsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peardsley 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 Peardsley. 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 3 military records available for the last name Peardsley. For the veterans among your Peardsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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