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Parhan Family History

Parhan 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: Parham, Parran, Parman, Parson, Karman, Gahan, Harman, Warman, Pagan

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Where is the Parhan family from?

You can see how Parhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parhan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Parhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Parhan families living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Parhan's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Parhan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parhan 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 Parhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parhan. 36% of Parhan men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Parhan women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parhan were Clerk and Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Teacher
    30%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%

What Parhan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Parhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parhan 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Parhan. 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 104 military records available for the last name Parhan. For the veterans among your Parhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parhan lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1986, in the United States, Parhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Parhan in 1972 was 55, and 55 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parhan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parhan 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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