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Parfel Family History

Parfel 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: Parcel, Warfel, Tafel, Marvel, Martel, Bartel, Carrel, Patel, Parnell

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Where is the Parfel family from?

You can see how Parfel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parfel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Parfel families living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Parfel's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Parfel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parfel 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 Parfel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parfel 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 Parfel. 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 2 military records available for the last name Parfel. For the veterans among your Parfel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parfel lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Parfel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Parfel in 1971 was 80, and 46 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parfel 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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