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Parekh Family History

Parekh Name Meaning

Indian: variant of Parikh .

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


Similar surnames: Parikh, Parke, Partch, Parish, Paret, Park, Arey, Nameth, Pretz

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Where is the Parekh family from?

You can see how Parekh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parekh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Parekh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Parekh family living in Mississippi. This was about 33% of all the recorded Parekh's in USA. Mississippi and 2 other states had the highest population of Parekh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parekh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Parekh ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Parekh ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Parekh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parekh 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 457 immigration records available for the last name Parekh. 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 6 military records available for the last name Parekh. For the veterans among your Parekh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parekh lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Parekh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Parekh in 1974 was 27, and 76 in 2004.

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