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Pearlston Family History

Pearlston 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: Pearson, Carlston, Pearlstein, Easton, Alston, Parson, Beaston

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Where is the Pearlston family from?

You can see how Pearlston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pearlston family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Pearlston families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Pearlston families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pearlston's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pearlston families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pearlston 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 Pearlston ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pearlston. 100% of Pearlston men worked as a Manager and 100% of Pearlston women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Manager
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Pearlston family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Pearlston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pearlston 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Pearlston. 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 8 military records available for the last name Pearlston. For the veterans among your Pearlston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pearlston lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Pearlston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pearlston in 1976 was 90, and 93 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pearlston 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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