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Parness Family History

Parness Surname Meaning

Variant of Parnes.

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


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Where is the Parness family from?

You can see how Parness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parness family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Parness families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Parness families living in Quebec. This was about 53% of all the recorded Parness's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Parness families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parness 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 Parness ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parness. 38% of Parness men worked as a Salesman and 18% of Parness women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parness were Sales Man and 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

  • Salesman
    38%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Proprietor
    7%
  • Sales Man
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    18%
  • Bookkeeper
    18%
  • Saleswoman
    18%
  • Housewife
    12%

What Parness family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Parness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parness 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 535 immigration records available for the last name Parness. 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 213 military records available for the last name Parness. For the veterans among your Parness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parness lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Parness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Parness in 1951 was 51, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parness 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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