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Parsen Family History

Parsen 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: Parson, Parten, Larsen, Parden, Harben, Harden, Carden, Parsons

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Where is the Parsen family from?

You can see how Parsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parsen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Parsen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Parsen family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Parsen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Parsen families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parsen 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 Parsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parsen. 47% of Parsen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Parsen women worked as an Office Clerk.

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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
    47%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%

What Parsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 640 census records available for the last name Parsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parsen 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Parsen. 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 59 military records available for the last name Parsen. For the veterans among your Parsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parsen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Parsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Parsen in 1964 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parsen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parsen 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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