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Parkos Family History

Parkos Surname Meaning

Czech: from parkos ‘dry stick dry branch’ probably an unflattering nickname.

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


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Where is the Parkos family from?

You can see how Parkos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parkos family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Parkos families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Parkos families living in Staffordshire. This was about 22% of all the recorded Parkos's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Parkos families in 1891.
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What did your Parkos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parkos. 27% of Parkos men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Parkos women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Machinist
    14%
  • Farm Helper
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Parkos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parkos 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Parkos. 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 308 military records available for the last name Parkos. For the veterans among your Parkos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parkos lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Parkos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Parkos in 1956 was 58, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parkos 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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