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Parnis Family History

Parnis 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: Paris, Parnes, Parris, Parvis, Barnes, Harris, Danis, Parrish, Annis

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Where is the Parnis family from?

You can see how Parnis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parnis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Parnis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Parnis families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Parnis's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Parnis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parnis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Parnis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Parnis. 50% of Parnis 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
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Salesman
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Parnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parnis 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 350 immigration records available for the last name Parnis. 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 219 military records available for the last name Parnis. For the veterans among your Parnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parnis lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Parnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Parnis in 1971 was 78, and 67 in 2003.

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