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Pyrch Family History

Pyrch 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: Perch, Porch, Lynch, March, Pech, Percy, Posch, Pilch, Birch, Horch

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Where is the Pyrch family from?

You can see how Pyrch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pyrch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pyrch families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pyrch's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pyrch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pyrch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pyrch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pyrch. 60% of Pyrch men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Clerk
    40%
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Census Records

There are 298 census records available for the last name Pyrch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pyrch 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Pyrch. 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 86 military records available for the last name Pyrch. For the veterans among your Pyrch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pyrch lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Pyrch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Pyrch in 1970 was 77, and 85 in 2004.

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