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Parnow Family History

Parnow 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: Arnow, Tarnow, Parlow, Parrow, Barrow, Parson, Barlow, Carrow, Parton

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Where is the Parnow family from?

You can see how Parnow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parnow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Parnow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Parnow family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Parnow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Parnow families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parnow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Parnow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Parnow. 29% of Parnow 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
    29%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Chauffeur
    15%
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What Parnow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 627 census records available for the last name Parnow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parnow 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 176 immigration records available for the last name Parnow. 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 107 military records available for the last name Parnow. For the veterans among your Parnow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parnow lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Parnow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Parnow in 1963 was 72, and 46 in 2003.

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