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Pearsa Family History

Pearsa Surname 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: Parsa, Pears, Pearse, Pear, Perla, Pease, Peart, Sears, Perna, Pera

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Where is the Pearsa family from?

You can see how Pearsa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pearsa family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pearsa families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Pearsa families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Pearsa's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Pearsa families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Pearsa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pearsa 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Pearsa. 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 4 military records available for the last name Pearsa. For the veterans among your Pearsa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pearsa lifespan?

Between 1991 and 1998, in the United States, Pearsa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pearsa in 1991 was 52, and 86 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pearsa ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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