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Parchell Family History

Parchell 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: Patchell, Parcell, Purcell, Parnell, Parshall, Parcher, Gatchell

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Where is the Parchell family from?

You can see how Parchell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parchell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Parchell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Parchell family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Parchell's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Parchell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parchell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 132 census records available for the last name Parchell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parchell 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Parchell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Parchell. For the veterans among your Parchell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parchell lifespan?

Average Parchell life expectancy in 2000 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parchell 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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