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Pearell Family History

Pearell 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: Perrell, Parnell, Parella, Pearl, Perella, Petrella, Petrelli, Perel

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Where is the Pearell family from?

You can see how Pearell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pearell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pearell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pearell family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pearell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Pearell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pearell 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 73 census records available for the last name Pearell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pearell 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Pearell. 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 6 military records available for the last name Pearell. For the veterans among your Pearell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pearell lifespan?

Average Pearell life expectancy in 1970 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pearell 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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