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Pargen Family History

Pargen 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: Parten, Bargen, Largen, Parden, Hagen, Sargent, Harben, Parson

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Where is the Pargen family from?

You can see how Pargen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pargen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Pargen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Pargen family living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pargen's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Pargen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pargen 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 398 census records available for the last name Pargen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pargen 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Pargen. 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 78 military records available for the last name Pargen. For the veterans among your Pargen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pargen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Pargen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pargen in 1963 was 87, and 99 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pargen 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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