This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Parbs family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Parbs Family History

Parbs Surname 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, Paras, Parys, Parks, Darby, Mars, Karas, Maras, Baros, Harb

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Parbs family from?

You can see how Parbs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parbs family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Parbs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 10 Parbs families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Parbs's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Parbs families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parbs surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Parbs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parbs. 27% of Parbs men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Parbs women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parbs were Contract Carpenter and Seamstress.

View Census Data for Parbs | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Bookkeeper
    8%
  • Contract Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%
  • Seamstress
    23%

What Parbs family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Parbs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parbs census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Parbs

Passenger Lists

There are 170 immigration records available for the last name Parbs. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

View all Parbs immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 123 military records available for the last name Parbs. For the veterans among your Parbs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Parbs military records

You've only scratched the surface of Parbs family history

Discover More

What is the average Parbs lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Parbs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Parbs in 1965 was 75, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parbs

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parbs ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Parbs family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial