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Parkers Family History

Parkers Surname Meaning

variant of Parker with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Parkers family from?

You can see how Parkers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parkers family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parkers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Parkers families living in Warwickshire. This was about 39% of all the recorded Parkers's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Parkers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parkers 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 Parkers ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Parkers. 88% of Parkers 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
    88%
  • Private Means
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Parkers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parkers 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 338 immigration records available for the last name Parkers. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Parkers. For the veterans among your Parkers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parkers lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Parkers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Parkers in 1977 was 65, and 68 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parkers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parkers 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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