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Parnas Family History

Parnas 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: Panas, Parnes, Paras, Barnas, Parras, Pallas, Barnes, Karas, Paris

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Where is the Parnas family from?

You can see how Parnas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parnas family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Parnas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Parnas families living in New Jersey. This was about 19% of all the recorded Parnas's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Parnas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parnas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Parnas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Parnas. 72% of Parnas men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    72%
  • Laborer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 600 census records available for the last name Parnas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parnas 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 300 immigration records available for the last name Parnas. 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 68 military records available for the last name Parnas. For the veterans among your Parnas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parnas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Parnas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Parnas in 1962 was 58, and 87 in 2004.

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