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Pursche Family History

Pursche 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: Bursch, Perschke, Purse, Pueschel, Porche, Urschel, Pusch, Rusche

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Where is the Pursche family from?

You can see how Pursche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pursche family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Pursche families living in Texas. This was about 28% of all the recorded Pursche's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Pursche families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pursche 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 Pursche ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pursche. 60% of Pursche men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Shipping Clerk
    40%

What Pursche family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 324 census records available for the last name Pursche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pursche 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Pursche. 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 178 military records available for the last name Pursche. For the veterans among your Pursche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pursche lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Pursche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pursche in 1965 was 65, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pursche

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pursche 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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