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Parsi Family History

Parsi Surname Meaning

Indian (mainly Gujarat and Mumbai): ethnic name literally meaning ‘Persian’ in Hindi denoting a devotee of the Zoroastrian religion in India. Zoroastrianism was brought to India from Persia (Iran) between the 7th and 10th centuries AD.

Italian: patronymic or plural form of parso a short form of the adjective apparso ‘appeared’ applied as a personal name with reference to a newborn child (one that had ‘just appeared’).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Parsi family from?

You can see how Parsi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parsi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Parsi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Parsi family living in Indiana. This was about 25% of all the recorded Parsi's in USA. Indiana and 3 other states had the highest population of Parsi families in 1920.
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What did your Parsi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Parsi. 100% of Parsi women worked as a Teacher.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

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Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Parsi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parsi 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Parsi. 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 19 military records available for the last name Parsi. For the veterans among your Parsi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parsi lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2000, in the United States, Parsi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Parsi in 1958 was 57, and 65 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parsi 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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