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Parsell Name Meaning

English: variant of Purcell .

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


Similar surnames: Persell, Pursell, Parcell, Percell, Jarrell, Parcells, Barkell

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Where is the Parsell family from?

You can see how Parsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parsell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parsell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 17 Parsell families living in Ontario. This was about 46% of all the recorded Parsell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Parsell families in 1911.
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What did your Parsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Parsell. 100% of Parsell 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 Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Parsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parsell 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 68,000 immigration records available for the last name Parsell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Parsell. For the veterans among your Parsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parsell lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Parsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Parsell in 1954 was 30, and 73 in 2004.

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