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Parkins Family History

Parkins Surname Meaning

English: variant of Perkins. Americanized form of one or more similar (like-sounding) Jewish names.

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


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Where is the Parkins family from?

You can see how Parkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parkins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parkins families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 170 Parkins families living in Ontario. This was about 53% of all the recorded Parkins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Parkins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parkins 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 Parkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Parkins. 36% of Parkins men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Parkins women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parkins were Clerk and Teacher.

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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
    36%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Laborer
    8%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Sales Lady
    25%
  • Income
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Parkins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 67,000 census records available for the last name Parkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parkins 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Parkins. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Parkins. For the veterans among your Parkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parkins lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Parkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Parkins in 1949 was 54, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parkins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parkins 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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