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Parisien Name Meaning

French: from Parisien ‘Parisian’ a habitational name for someone from the city of Paris (see Paris ) or perhaps a nickname denoting someone who had Parisian connections for example through trade. In the US this surname is most common among Native Americans namely the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians in ND. Compare Parisian .

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


Similar surnames: Parisian, Paris, Parisot, Pariseau, Parsley, Persin, Perrien, Parkin

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Where is the Parisien family from?

You can see how Parisien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parisien family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Parisien families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 91 Parisien families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Parisien's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Parisien families in 1911.
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What did your Parisien ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Servante were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Parisien. 37% of Parisien men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Parisien women worked as a Servante. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parisien were Labourer and Milliner. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Farming
    14%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Labourer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Servante
    34%
  • Student
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Milliner
    23%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Parisien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parisien 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Parisien. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 310 military records available for the last name Parisien. For the veterans among your Parisien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parisien lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Parisien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Parisien in 1954 was 30, and 56 in 2004.

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