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Pierceall Family History

Pierceall Surname Meaning

English: variant of Pearsall.

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


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Where is the Pierceall family from?

You can see how Pierceall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pierceall family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pierceall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pierceall family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pierceall's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Pierceall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pierceall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pierceall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pierceall. 18% of Pierceall men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    18%
  • Farming
    18%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pierceall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pierceall 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Pierceall. 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 594 military records available for the last name Pierceall. For the veterans among your Pierceall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pierceall lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Pierceall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pierceall in 1955 was 51, and 83 in 2003.

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