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Pahlisch Family History

Pahlisch 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: Caflisch, Kalisch, Wallisch, Pavlich, Polich, Parrish, Kalich, Paasch

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Where is the Pahlisch family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pahlisch 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 Pahlisch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pahlisch. 100% of Pahlisch 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
    100%

What Pahlisch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Pahlisch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pahlisch 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pahlisch. 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 18 military records available for the last name Pahlisch. For the veterans among your Pahlisch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pahlisch lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Pahlisch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Pahlisch in 1959 was 47, and 46 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pahlisch 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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