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Peirson Family History

Peirson Surname Meaning

English: variant of Pierson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Peirson family from?

You can see how Peirson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peirson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Peirson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 270 Peirson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Peirson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Peirson families in 1891.
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What did your Peirson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Peirson. 25% of Peirson men worked as a Farmer and 74% of Peirson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Peirson were General Farmer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • General Labourer
    16%
  • Chartered Accountant
    10%
  • General Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Private Means
    4%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%

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Census Records

There are 19,000 census records available for the last name Peirson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peirson 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Peirson. 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 Peirson. For the veterans among your Peirson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peirson lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Peirson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Peirson in 1961 was 67, and 72 in 2004.

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