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Pearles Family History

Pearles 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: Searles, Earles, Charles, Peoples, Parler, Peebles, Pearl, Peres

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Where is the Pearles family from?

You can see how Pearles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pearles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pearles families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 6 Pearles families living in Texas. This was about 30% of all the recorded Pearles's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Pearles families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pearles surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pearles ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Shoe Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pearles. 60% of Pearles men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pearles women worked as a Shoe Stitcher. .

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Shoe Stitcher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 603 census records available for the last name Pearles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pearles 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Pearles. 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 94 military records available for the last name Pearles. For the veterans among your Pearles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pearles lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Pearles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pearles in 1965 was 76, and 42 in 2002.

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