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Pargiter Family History

Pargiter Surname Meaning

see Pargeter.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Pargiter family from?

You can see how Pargiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pargiter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Pargiter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Pargiter families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Pargiter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pargiter families in 1891.
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What did your Pargiter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pargiter. 100% of Pargiter men worked as a Bricklayer and 60% of Pargiter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Bricklayer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    60%
  • Private Means
    16%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Cotton Weaver
    12%

What Pargiter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pargiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pargiter 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Pargiter. 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 143 military records available for the last name Pargiter. For the veterans among your Pargiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pargiter lifespan?

Average Pargiter life expectancy in 1987 was 56 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pargiter 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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