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Pearly Family History

Pearly 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: Early, Pearl, Peary, Pearcy, Geary, Pear, Percy, Perla, Peart, Perry

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Where is the Pearly family from?

You can see how Pearly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pearly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pearly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Pearly families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Pearly's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Pearly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pearly 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 Pearly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pearly. 75% of Pearly men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Pearly women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pearly were Proprietor and Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Proprietor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%

What Pearly family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 855 census records available for the last name Pearly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pearly 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Pearly. 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 68 military records available for the last name Pearly. For the veterans among your Pearly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pearly lifespan?

Between 1959 and 1999, in the United States, Pearly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Pearly in 1959 was 50, and 85 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pearly

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pearly 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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