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Pearey Family History

Pearey Name Meaning

see Peary .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Peavey, Peary, Petrey, Peare, Pearcy, Pearcey, Carey, Early, Paley

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Where is the Pearey family from?

You can see how Pearey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pearey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Pearey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Pearey families living in Massachusetts. This was about 23% of all the recorded Pearey's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Pearey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pearey 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 Pearey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pearey. 36% of Pearey men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Pearey women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pearey were Carpenter and Waitress. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Saleslady
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pearey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pearey 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Pearey. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 186 military records available for the last name Pearey. For the veterans among your Pearey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pearey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Pearey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pearey in 1966 was 82, and 59 in 2003.

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