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Parpala Family History

Parpala 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: Parola, Haapala, Karjala, Parella, Perala, Parada, Papalia, Marsala

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Where is the Parpala family from?

You can see how Parpala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parpala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Parpala families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Parpala's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Parpala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parpala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Parpala ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 62 census records available for the last name Parpala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parpala 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Parpala. 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 12 military records available for the last name Parpala. For the veterans among your Parpala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parpala lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Parpala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Parpala in 1973 was 82, and 42 in 2003.

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