Parsi Family History

Parsi Surname Meaning

Indian (mainly Gujarat and Mumbai): ethnic name literally meaning ‘Persian’ in Hindi denoting a devotee of the Zoroastrian religion in India. Zoroastrianism was brought to India from Persia (Iran) between the 7th and 10th centuries AD.

Italian: patronymic or plural form of parso a short form of the adjective apparso ‘appeared’ applied as a personal name with reference to a newborn child (one that had ‘just appeared’).

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

Similar surnames: Barsi, Parsa, Pari, Pardi, Parisi, Tarsi, Mars, Parson, Paris, Mari

795	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
19	Military Records
230	Immigration Records
250	Census and Voter Lists
179	Member Trees

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Where is the Parsi family from?

You can see how Parsi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parsi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Parsi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Parsi family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Parsi's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Parsi families in 1911.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parsi 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 Parsi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Parsi.

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What Parsi family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 250 census records available for the last name Parsi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parsi census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 230 immigration records available for the last name Parsi. 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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Military Records

There are 19 military records available for the last name Parsi. For the veterans among your Parsi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parsi lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2000, in the United States, Parsi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Parsi in 1958 was 57, and 65 in 2000.

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Parsi Surname Meaning

Italian: patronymic or plural form of parso a short form of the adjective apparso ‘appeared’ applied as a personal name with reference to a newborn child (one that had ‘just appeared’).

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

Where is the Parsi family from?

What did your Parsi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Parsi.

Data not to scale

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Teacher

100%

What Parsi family records will you find?

What is the average Parsi lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2000, in the United States, Parsi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Parsi in 1958 was 57, and 65 in 2000.

Parsi Family History

Parsi Surname Meaning

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What is the average Parsi lifespan?

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Parsi Surname Meaning

1,000 record(s) for Parsi

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Where is the Parsi family from?

What did your Parsi ancestors do for a living?

Top Female Occupations In 1940

What Parsi family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Parsi family history

What is the average Parsi lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Parsi family tree

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