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Peare Family History

Peare Surname Meaning

English: variant of Pear.

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


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Where is the Peare family from?

You can see how Peare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peare family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peare families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 44 Peare families living in London. This was about 20% of all the recorded Peare's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Peare families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peare 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 Peare ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Horseman On Farm and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Peare. 24% of Peare men worked as a Horseman On Farm and 78% of Peare women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peare were Farm Carter and State Registered Nurse.

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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

  • Horseman On Farm
    24%
  • Cinema Manager
    16%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    16%
  • Farm Carter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • State Registered Nurse
    3%

What Peare family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Peare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peare 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 754 immigration records available for the last name Peare. 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 833 military records available for the last name Peare. For the veterans among your Peare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peare lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Peare life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Peare in 1963 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peare 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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