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Parnacott Family History

Parnacott Name Meaning

from Parnacott in Pyworthy (Devon) which is recorded as Parnyngcot in 1306 and Pyarnygacote in 131 The etymology of the place-name is unknown.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Parrott, Prescott, Wainscott, Arnott, Arscott, Wonnacott, Van Cott

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Where is the Parnacott family from?

You can see how Parnacott families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parnacott family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Parnacott families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 2 Parnacott families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Parnacott's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Parnacott families in 1880.
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What did your Parnacott ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Artistic Decorator and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Parnacott. 100% of Parnacott men worked as an Artistic Decorator and 100% of Parnacott women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Artistic Decorator
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 941 census records available for the last name Parnacott. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parnacott 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Parnacott. 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 64 military records available for the last name Parnacott. For the veterans among your Parnacott ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parnacott lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Parnacott life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Parnacott in 1963 was 68, and 80 in 2002.

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