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Peason Family History

Peason 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: Person, Pearson, Eason, Beason, Neason, Reason, Penson, Meason

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Where is the Peason family from?

You can see how Peason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peason family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peason families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Peason families living in Worcestershire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Peason's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Peason families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peason 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 Peason ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Peason. 100% of Peason men worked as a Joiner and 88% of Peason women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Joiner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    7%
  • Private Means
    7%

What Peason family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Peason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peason 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Peason. 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 244 military records available for the last name Peason. For the veterans among your Peason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peason lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1994, in the United States, Peason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Peason in 1973 was 46, and 67 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peason

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peason 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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