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Pearen Family History

Pearen 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: Peaden, Perren, Peare, Hearn, Haren, Pear, Perron, Herren, Pease

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Where is the Pearen family from?

You can see how Pearen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pearen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pearen families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 17 Pearen families living in Ontario. This was about 77% of all the recorded Pearen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pearen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pearen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pearen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pearen. 58% of Pearen men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Student
    16%
  • Laborer
    11%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pearen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pearen 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Pearen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 49 military records available for the last name Pearen. For the veterans among your Pearen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pearen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Pearen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pearen in 1966 was 81, and 75 in 2002.

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