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Parkett Family History

Parkett 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: Packett, Parrett, Parlett, Paskett, Barkett, Perkett, Hackett

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Where is the Parkett family from?

You can see how Parkett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parkett family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Parkett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Parkett families living in Ohio. This was about 60% of all the recorded Parkett's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Parkett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parkett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Parkett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Weaver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Parkett. 100% of Parkett women worked as a Weaver. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Parkett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parkett 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Parkett. 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 31 military records available for the last name Parkett. For the veterans among your Parkett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parkett lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Parkett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Parkett in 1972 was 54, and 74 in 2001.

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