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Parsohn Family History

Parsohn 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, Parsons, Parton, Person, Pardon, Pearson, Marson, Sarson

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Where is the Parsohn family from?

You can see how Parsohn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parsohn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Parsohn families living in Indiana. This was about 76% of all the recorded Parsohn's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Parsohn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parsohn 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 Parsohn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Parsohn. 60% of Parsohn 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%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Parsohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parsohn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Parsohn. 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 7 military records available for the last name Parsohn. For the veterans among your Parsohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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