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Parikh Family History

Parikh Surname Meaning

Indian (Gujarat Rajasthan): Bania and Jain name meaning ‘assayer’ in Gujarati from Sanskrit parīkṣaka ‘examiner’.

The Oswal and Porwal Banias have clans called Parekh.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Parikh family from?

You can see how Parikh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parikh family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Parikh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Parikh families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Parikh's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Parikh families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parikh 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 Parikh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Student was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Parikh. 50% of Parikh men worked as a Student.

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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

  • Student
    50%
  • Barrister At Law
    50%

What Parikh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Parikh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parikh 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 662 immigration records available for the last name Parikh. 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 6 military records available for the last name Parikh. For the veterans among your Parikh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parikh lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Parikh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Parikh in 1981 was 54, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parikh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parikh 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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