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Parsin Family History

Parsin 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: Parson, Persin, Parkin, Parvin, Parlin, Partin, Harsin, Martin

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Where is the Parsin family from?

You can see how Parsin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parsin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Parsin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Parsin families living in New York. This was about 91% of all the recorded Parsin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Parsin families in 1880.
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What did your Parsin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Parsin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 146 census records available for the last name Parsin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parsin 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Parsin. 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 14 military records available for the last name Parsin. For the veterans among your Parsin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parsin lifespan?

Average Parsin life expectancy in 1986 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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