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Pearsell Family History

Pearsell 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: Pearsall, Persell, Parsell, Parnell, Pursell, Percell, Perrell

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Where is the Pearsell family from?

You can see how Pearsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pearsell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Pearsell families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 17 Pearsell families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Pearsell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pearsell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pearsell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pearsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Pearsell. 100% of Pearsell men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    100%

What Pearsell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pearsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pearsell 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Pearsell. 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 77 military records available for the last name Pearsell. For the veterans among your Pearsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pearsell lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Pearsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pearsell in 1971 was 66, and 78 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pearsell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pearsell 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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