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Parkison Name Meaning

Variant of Parkinson .

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


Similar surnames: Parkerson, Perkinson, Arrison, Margison, Pariso, Partin, Aronson

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Where is the Parkison family from?

You can see how Parkison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parkison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parkison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 12 Parkison families living in Ontario. This was about 63% of all the recorded Parkison's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Parkison families in 1911.
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What did your Parkison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parkison. 19% of Parkison men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Parkison women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parkison were Salesman 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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    10%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    20%
  • Typist
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    14%
  • Housewife
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Parkison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parkison 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Parkison. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Parkison. For the veterans among your Parkison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parkison lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Parkison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Parkison in 1954 was 58, and 61 in 2004.

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