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Parisher Family History

Parisher Surname Meaning

Variant of Perisho a surname of Breton or French origin. Compare Parrisher.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Parisher family from?

You can see how Parisher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parisher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parisher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Parisher family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Parisher's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Parisher families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parisher 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 Parisher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parisher. 58% of Parisher men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Parisher women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Parisher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 684 census records available for the last name Parisher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parisher 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Parisher. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 172 military records available for the last name Parisher. For the veterans among your Parisher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parisher lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2001, in the United States, Parisher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Parisher in 1954 was 39, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parisher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parisher ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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