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Parkam Family History

Parkam 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, Park, Farkas, Markham, Parmar, Barham, Sarka, Parker, Parkin

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Where is the Parkam family from?

You can see how Parkam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parkam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Parkam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Parkam families living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Parkam's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Parkam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parkam 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 Parkam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parkam. 26% of Parkam men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Parkam women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parkam were Farming 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
    26%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%

What Parkam family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Parkam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parkam 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Parkam. 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 83 military records available for the last name Parkam. For the veterans among your Parkam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parkam lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1978, in the United States, Parkam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Parkam in 1972 was 54, and 52 in 1978.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parkam

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parkam 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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