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Pisch Family History

Pisch 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: Posch, Pilch, Pich, Pinch, Pasch, Pesch, Fisch, Risch, Eisch, Misch

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Where is the Pisch family from?

You can see how Pisch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pisch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pisch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Pisch families living in Norfolk. This was about 86% of all the recorded Pisch's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Pisch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pisch 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 Pisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pisch. 50% of Pisch men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pisch women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pisch were Helper and Stenographer.

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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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Helper
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Pisch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 815 census records available for the last name Pisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pisch 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Pisch. 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 125 military records available for the last name Pisch. For the veterans among your Pisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pisch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Pisch in 1963 was 75, and 78 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pisch

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pisch 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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