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Pirsh Family History

Pirsh 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: Hirsh, Kirsh, Hirsch, Kirsch, Pilch, Birch, Wirth, Pich, Pinch, Firth

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Where is the Pirsh family from?

You can see how Pirsh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pirsh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pirsh families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pirsh family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Pirsh's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Pirsh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pirsh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Pirsh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pirsh 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 Pirsh. 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 6 military records available for the last name Pirsh. For the veterans among your Pirsh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pirsh lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2002, in the United States, Pirsh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pirsh in 1992 was 99, and 82 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pirsh 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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