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Parkans Family History

Parkans Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Parkins, Parsons, Farkas, Parkin, Parkman, Perkins, Barkan, Parran

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Where is the Parkans family from?

You can see how Parkans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parkans family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Parkans families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Parkans families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Parkans's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Parkans families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parkans surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Parkans ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Parkans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parkans 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Parkans. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 29 military records available for the last name Parkans. For the veterans among your Parkans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parkans lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Parkans life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Parkans in 1959 was 60, and 89 in 2001.

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