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Parkhouse Family History

Parkhouse Surname Meaning

English (mainly Devon): habitational name from any of various places called Parkhouse such as Parkhouse in Washfield (Devon) apparently named with Middle English park perk ‘park enclosure’ (Old French parc) or parrok ‘enclosure paddock’ (Old English pearroc).

The second element of the name is hous ‘house dwelling’ (Old English hūs).

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


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Where is the Parkhouse family from?

You can see how Parkhouse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parkhouse family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Parkhouse families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 490 Parkhouse families living in Devon. This was about 46% of all the recorded Parkhouse's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Parkhouse families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parkhouse 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 Parkhouse 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 Parkhouse. 13% of Parkhouse men worked as a General Labourer and 76% of Parkhouse women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parkhouse were Tailor and Unpaid Household 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
    13%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Tailor
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Household Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    2%

What Parkhouse family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 18,000 census records available for the last name Parkhouse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parkhouse 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 Parkhouse. 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 Parkhouse. For the veterans among your Parkhouse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parkhouse lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Parkhouse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Parkhouse in 1961 was 62, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parkhouse 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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