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Pursch Family History

Pursch 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: Bursch, Pusch, Mursch, Porsch, Hirsch, Burich, Kirsch, Posch, Dorsch

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Where is the Pursch family from?

You can see how Pursch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pursch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pursch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Pursch families living in Texas. This was about 70% of all the recorded Pursch's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Pursch families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pursch surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pursch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pursch. 36% of Pursch men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Pursch women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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
    36%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Roofer
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Pursch family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 832 census records available for the last name Pursch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pursch 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Pursch. 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 311 military records available for the last name Pursch. For the veterans among your Pursch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pursch lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pursch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Pursch in 1963 was 69, and 85 in 2004.

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