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Parkes Family History

Parkes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Parks.

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


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Where is the Parkes family from?

You can see how Parkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parkes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parkes families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2,153 Parkes families living in Staffordshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Parkes's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Parkes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parkes 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 Parkes 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 Parkes. 7% of Parkes men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Parkes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parkes were Iron Moulder and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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
    7%
  • Builders Labourer
    4%
  • Bricklayer
    4%
  • Iron Moulder
    3%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    2%

What Parkes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155,000 census records available for the last name Parkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parkes 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 14,000 immigration records available for the last name Parkes. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Parkes. For the veterans among your Parkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parkes lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Parkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Parkes in 1946 was 40, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parkes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parkes 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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