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Parkhil Family History

Parkhil 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: Parkhill, Parkin, Paris, Marchal, Park, Markham, Larkin, Paradis

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Where is the Parkhil family from?

You can see how Parkhil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parkhil family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Parkhil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Parkhil family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Parkhil's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Parkhil families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parkhil surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Parkhil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parkhil 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Parkhil. 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 Parkhil. For the veterans among your Parkhil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parkhil lifespan?

Average Parkhil life expectancy in 1998 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parkhil 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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