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Parkel Family History

Parkel 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: Markel, Parker, Perkel, Parkey, Parke, Parkes, Parcel, Marker, Marvel

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Where is the Parkel family from?

You can see how Parkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parkel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Parkel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Parkel family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Parkel's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Parkel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parkel 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 Parkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Parkel. 100% of Parkel 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Parkel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 731 census records available for the last name Parkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parkel 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Parkel. 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 Parkel. For the veterans among your Parkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parkel lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Parkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Parkel in 1964 was 67, and 96 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parkel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parkel 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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