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Pearlberg Family History

Pearlberg 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: Perlberg, Carlberg, Perleberg, Karlberg, Seaberg, Helberg, Walberg

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Where is the Pearlberg family from?

You can see how Pearlberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pearlberg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pearlberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Pearlberg families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Pearlberg's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Pearlberg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pearlberg 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 Pearlberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pearlberg. 100% of Pearlberg 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Pearlberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 626 census records available for the last name Pearlberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pearlberg 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Pearlberg. 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 56 military records available for the last name Pearlberg. For the veterans among your Pearlberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pearlberg lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Pearlberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Pearlberg in 1967 was 58, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pearlberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pearlberg 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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