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Parissi Family History

Parissi Name 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: Parisi, Paris, Parise, Iarussi, Pariser, Parisot, Parish, Fariss

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Where is the Parissi family from?

You can see how Parissi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parissi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Parissi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Parissi families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Parissi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Parissi families in 1920.
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What did your Parissi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Parissi. 50% of Parissi men worked as a Carpenter. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Merchant
    50%
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Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Parissi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parissi 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 204 immigration records available for the last name Parissi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 61 military records available for the last name Parissi. For the veterans among your Parissi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parissi lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Parissi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Parissi in 1965 was 67, and 85 in 2001.

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