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Peairson Family History

Peairson 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: Pearson, Peirson, Parson, Person, Peterson, Lairson, Peerson, Searson

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Where is the Peairson family from?

You can see how Peairson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Peairson family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Peairson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Peairson families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Peairson's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Peairson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Peairson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Peairson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Peairson. 100% of Peairson 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 114 census records available for the last name Peairson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Peairson 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Peairson. 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 17 military records available for the last name Peairson. For the veterans among your Peairson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Peairson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Peairson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Peairson in 1964 was 68, and 70 in 2003.

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