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Peircy Family History

Peircy 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: Percy, Peirce, Peercy, Pearcy, Perry, Mercy, Perch, Pirc, Peery

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Where is the Peircy family from?

You can see how Peircy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peircy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peircy families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Peircy families living in Yorkshire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Peircy's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Peircy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peircy 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 Peircy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Dutie was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Peircy. 100% of Peircy women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    100%

What Peircy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 404 census records available for the last name Peircy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peircy 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Peircy. 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 55 military records available for the last name Peircy. For the veterans among your Peircy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peircy lifespan?

Average Peircy life expectancy in 1978 was 55 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Peircy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Peircy 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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