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Parkis Name Meaning

English: variant of Perkins or Parkes .

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


Similar surnames: Paris, Parkin, Sarkis, Parkins, Parris, Parkes, Parks, Parvis, Parkos

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Where is the Parkis family from?

You can see how Parkis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parkis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parkis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 29 Parkis families living in Connecticut. This was about 78% of all the recorded Parkis's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Parkis families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parkis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Parkis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parkis. 34% of Parkis men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Parkis women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parkis were Farm Hand and Clerk. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Farm Hand
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Parkis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parkis 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Parkis. 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 337 military records available for the last name Parkis. For the veterans among your Parkis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parkis lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Parkis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Parkis in 1957 was 32, and 88 in 2004.

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