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Parchan Family History

Parchan 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: Parchman, Marchan, Marchal, Marchand, Parkman, Parcher, Pacha, Parham

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Where is the Parchan family from?

You can see how Parchan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parchan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Parchan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Parchan families living in Yorkshire. This was about 46% of all the recorded Parchan's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Parchan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 725 census records available for the last name Parchan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parchan 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Parchan. 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.

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Draft Cards

There are 8 military records available for the last name Parchan. For the veterans among your Parchan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parchan lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2002, in the United States, Parchan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Parchan in 1990 was 73, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parchan 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.

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