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Parchas Family History

Parchas 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: Marchal, Purchase, Parcher, Pacha, Parham, Panchal, Parchman, Paras

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Where is the Parchas family from?

You can see how Parchas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parchas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Parchas families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 10 Parchas families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Parchas's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Parchas families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Parchas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parchas 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Parchas. 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 1 military records available for the last name Parchas. For the veterans among your Parchas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parchas lifespan?

Average Parchas life expectancy in 1980 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parchas 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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