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Pearrell Family History

Pearrell Name 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: Perrell, Hearrell, Parnell, Barrell, Carrell, Garrell, Harrell

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Where is the Pearrell family from?

You can see how Pearrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pearrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pearrell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Pearrell families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Pearrell's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Pearrell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pearrell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pearrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pearrell. 100% of Pearrell 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 959 census records available for the last name Pearrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pearrell 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Pearrell. 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 70 military records available for the last name Pearrell. For the veterans among your Pearrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pearrell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pearrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pearrell in 1962 was 47, and 87 in 2004.

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