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Pirson Family History

Pirson 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: Parson, Person, Pinson, Pierson, Peirson, Pilson, Parsons, Sibson

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Where is the Pirson family from?

You can see how Pirson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pirson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Pirson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 17 Pirson families living in Yorkshire. This was about 68% of all the recorded Pirson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Pirson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pirson 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 Pirson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pirson. 100% of Pirson 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pirson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pirson 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 481 immigration records available for the last name Pirson. 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 175 military records available for the last name Pirson. For the veterans among your Pirson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pirson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Pirson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pirson in 1964 was 84, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pirson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pirson 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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