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Pearlstine Family History

Pearlstine 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: Pearlstein, Derstine, Perlstein, Earlywine, Carline, Parlette

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Where is the Pearlstine family from?

You can see how Pearlstine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pearlstine family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pearlstine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Pearlstine families living in South Carolina. This was about 75% of all the recorded Pearlstine's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Pearlstine families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pearlstine 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 Pearlstine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pearlstine. 60% of Pearlstine men worked as a Lawyer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Lawyer
    60%
  • Manager
    40%

What Pearlstine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Pearlstine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pearlstine 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Pearlstine. 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 78 military records available for the last name Pearlstine. For the veterans among your Pearlstine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pearlstine lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Pearlstine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Pearlstine in 1966 was 79, and 93 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pearlstine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pearlstine 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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