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Parnish Family History

Parnish 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: Parrish, Barnish, Parish, Harnish, Paris, Cornish, Harnisch, Barish

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Where is the Parnish family from?

You can see how Parnish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parnish family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Parnish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Parnish families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Parnish's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Parnish families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Parnish ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Parnish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parnish 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Parnish. 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 9 military records available for the last name Parnish. For the veterans among your Parnish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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