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Parsch Family History

Parsch 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: Paasch, Pasch, Barsch, Harsch, Karsch, Partsch, Marsch, Partch

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Where is the Parsch family from?

You can see how Parsch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parsch family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Parsch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Parsch families living in Yorkshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Parsch's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Parsch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parsch 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 Parsch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parsch. 23% of Parsch men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Parsch women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parsch were Manager and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Operator
    14%
  • Merchant
    10%
  • Manager
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    45%
  • Nurse
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%

What Parsch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Parsch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parsch 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Parsch. 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 440 military records available for the last name Parsch. For the veterans among your Parsch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parsch lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Parsch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Parsch in 1966 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parsch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parsch 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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