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Parchym Family History

Parchym 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: Parchem, Parcher, Parham, Parnham, March, Darcy, Marchal, Percy

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Where is the Parchym family from?

You can see how Parchym families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parchym family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Parchym family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Parchym's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Parchym families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parchym 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 10 census records available for the last name Parchym. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parchym 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Parchym. 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 Parchym. For the veterans among your Parchym ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parchym lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1990, in the United States, Parchym life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Parchym in 1966 was 78, and 75 in 1990.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parchym 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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