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Pearrson Family History

Pearrson 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, Parson, Perron, Person, Peterson, Peerson, Persson, Searson

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Where is the Pearrson family from?

You can see how Pearrson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pearrson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pearrson families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Pearrson family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Pearrson's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Pearrson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pearrson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Pearrson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pearrson 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Pearrson. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pearrson. For the veterans among your Pearrson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pearrson lifespan?

Average Pearrson life expectancy in 1987 was 75 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pearrson 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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