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Pearsy Family History

Pearsy 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: Peary, Pears, Pearse, Pearcy, Early, Geary, Pear, Percy, Pease, Peart

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Where is the Pearsy family from?

You can see how Pearsy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pearsy family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Pearsy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Pearsy family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Pearsy's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Pearsy families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 181 census records available for the last name Pearsy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pearsy 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Pearsy. 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 12 military records available for the last name Pearsy. For the veterans among your Pearsy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pearsy

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