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Parcells Family History

Parcells Surname Meaning

English and Welsh: variant of Purcell with post-medieval excrescent -s. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Parcells family from?

You can see how Parcells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parcells family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Parcells families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Parcells families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Parcells's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Parcells families in 1911.
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What did your Parcells ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Parcells. 100% of Parcells 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Parcells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parcells 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Parcells. 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 967 military records available for the last name Parcells. For the veterans among your Parcells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parcells lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Parcells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Parcells in 1963 was 81, and 4 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parcells 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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