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Pearley Family History

Pearley 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: Cearley, Perley, Earley, Kearley, Peasley, Pearcey, Barley, Early

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Where is the Pearley family from?

You can see how Pearley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pearley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pearley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Pearley family living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pearley's in United Kingdom. London and 2 other counties had the highest population of Pearley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pearley 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 Pearley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pearley. 50% of Pearley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pearley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pearley 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Pearley. 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 129 military records available for the last name Pearley. For the veterans among your Pearley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pearley lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Pearley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pearley in 1972 was 61, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pearley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pearley 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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