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Parzych Family History

Parzych Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from a derivative of parzyć ‘to burn or scald’ also ‘to copulate’.

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


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Where is the Parzych family from?

You can see how Parzych families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parzych family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Parzych families living in Massachusetts. This was about 23% of all the recorded Parzych's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Parzych families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parzych 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 Parzych ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parzych. 49% of Parzych men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Parzych women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parzych were Helper and Weaver.

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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
    49%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Inspector
    6%
  • Helper
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    20%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Housework
    14%
  • Weaver
    14%

What Parzych family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 994 census records available for the last name Parzych. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parzych 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Parzych. 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 524 military records available for the last name Parzych. For the veterans among your Parzych ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parzych lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Parzych life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Parzych in 1960 was 42, and 73 in 2004.

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