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Parcels Family History

Parcels 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: Parcell, Parcel, Parcells, Purcell, Parnell, Marcel, Barcelo, Garrels

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Where is the Parcels family from?

You can see how Parcels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parcels family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parcels families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 33 Parcels families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Parcels's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Parcels families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parcels surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Parcels ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Parcels. 39% of Parcels men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Cultivateur
    23%
  • Labourer
    17%
  • Journalier
    12%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Parcels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parcels 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Parcels. 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 883 military records available for the last name Parcels. For the veterans among your Parcels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parcels lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Parcels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Parcels in 1956 was 40, and 78 in 2004.

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