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Parkhurst Family History

Parkhurst Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from any of various places called Parkhurst such as Parkhurst in Buxted (Sussex) which is recorded as Perkehurst in 1439 and Parkhurst in Abinger (Surrey) which is recorded as Parkherst in 146.

The placenames derive from Middle English park ‘park enclosure’ (Old French parc) or parrok ‘enclosure paddock’ (Old English pearroc) + hirste ‘hillock copse’ (Old English hyrst).

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


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Where is the Parkhurst family from?

You can see how Parkhurst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parkhurst family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parkhurst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 135 Parkhurst families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Parkhurst's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Parkhurst families in 1891.
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What did your Parkhurst 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 Parkhurst. 28% of Parkhurst men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Parkhurst women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parkhurst were Lorry Driver and Incapacitated.

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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
    28%
  • Retired
    19%
  • Van Driver
    19%
  • Lorry Driver
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 46,000 census records available for the last name Parkhurst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parkhurst 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Parkhurst. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Parkhurst. For the veterans among your Parkhurst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parkhurst lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Parkhurst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Parkhurst in 1947 was 59, and 70 in 2004.

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