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Parketon Family History

Parketon 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: Parton, Panneton, Tarleton, Carleton, Parkerson, Parkison, Parson

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Where is the Parketon family from?

You can see how Parketon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parketon family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Parketon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Parketon families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Parketon's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Parketon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parketon 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 Parketon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Parketon. 100% of Parketon men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 246 census records available for the last name Parketon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parketon 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 immigration records available for the last name Parketon. 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 110 military records available for the last name Parketon. For the veterans among your Parketon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parketon lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Parketon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Parketon in 1958 was 39, and 26 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parketon 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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