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Parg Family History

Parg 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: Pang, Park, Parr, Karg, Para, Garg, Pare, Pari, Parga, Barg

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Where is the Parg family from?

You can see how Parg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parg family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Parg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Parg families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Parg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Parg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Parg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parg. 100% of Parg men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Parg women worked as a School Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Parg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Parg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parg 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 78 immigration records available for the last name Parg. 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 17 military records available for the last name Parg. For the veterans among your Parg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parg lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1996, in the United States, Parg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Parg in 1977 was 80, and 91 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parg 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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