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Parkell Family History

Parkell Surname 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: Parnell, Arkell, Barkell, Paskell, Parsell, Parcell, Markell, Hartell

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Where is the Parkell family from?

You can see how Parkell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parkell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Parkell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Parkell families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Parkell's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Parkell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parkell 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 Parkell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parkell. 34% of Parkell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Parkell 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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Fireman
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Parkell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 607 census records available for the last name Parkell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parkell 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Parkell. 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 135 military records available for the last name Parkell. For the veterans among your Parkell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parkell lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Parkell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Parkell in 1963 was 67, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parkell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parkell 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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