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Parkton Family History

Parkton 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: Parton, Parson, Payton, Harston, Tarlton, Marton, Pardon, Carlton

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Where is the Parkton family from?

You can see how Parkton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parkton family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Parkton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Parkton families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 44% of all the recorded Parkton's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Parkton families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parkton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Parkton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parkton. 34% of Parkton men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Parkton women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Plumber
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Parkton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parkton 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Parkton. 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 108 military records available for the last name Parkton. For the veterans among your Parkton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parkton lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2003, in the United States, Parkton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Parkton in 1947 was 31, and 66 in 2003.

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