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Parkkinen Family History

Parkkinen 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: Pulkkinen, Makinen, Parkin, Jarvinen, Heikkinen, Parkinson, Parkins

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Where is the Parkkinen family from?

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

What did your Parkkinen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Parkkinen. 100% of Parkkinen men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Parkkinen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parkkinen 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Parkkinen. 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 31 military records available for the last name Parkkinen. For the veterans among your Parkkinen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parkkinen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Parkkinen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Parkkinen in 1965 was 76, and 86 in 2002.

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