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Pearre Name Meaning

Possibly also an altered form of French Pierre . Altered form of English Perry .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Pharr, Peare, Pearce, Perro, Petre, Marre, Peart, Peirce, Pecore

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Where is the Pearre family from?

You can see how Pearre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pearre family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pearre families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Pearre families living in Ontario. This was about 48% of all the recorded Pearre's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Pearre families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pearre surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pearre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pearre. 17% of Pearre men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Pearre women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pearre were Salesman and Secretary. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Engineer
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Pearre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pearre 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 421 immigration records available for the last name Pearre. 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 505 military records available for the last name Pearre. For the veterans among your Pearre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pearre lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Pearre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pearre in 1944 was 33, and 72 in 2004.

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