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Parken Family History

Parken Surname Meaning

see Parkin.

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


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Where is the Parken family from?

You can see how Parken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Parken families living in Cornwall. This was about 37% of all the recorded Parken's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Parken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parken 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 Parken ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Parken. 100% of Parken men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Parken 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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Parken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Parken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parken 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Parken. 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 361 military records available for the last name Parken. For the veterans among your Parken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parken lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Parken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Parken in 1964 was 73, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parken

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parken 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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