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Parsells Family History

Parsells Surname Meaning

English: variant of Purcell with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Parsells family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parsells. 28% of Parsells men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Parsells 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
    28%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Parsells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parsells 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Parsells. 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 562 military records available for the last name Parsells. For the veterans among your Parsells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parsells lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Parsells life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Parsells in 1962 was 65, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parsells 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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