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Parnak Family History

Parnak 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: Barak, Barna, Park, Panek, Karnik, Panas, Parmar, Perna, Farnan

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Where is the Parnak family from?

You can see how Parnak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parnak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Parnak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Parnak families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Parnak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Parnak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parnak 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 Parnak ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Section was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Parnak. 100% of Parnak men worked as a Section.

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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 1921

  • Section
    100%

What Parnak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Parnak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parnak 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Parnak. 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 63 military records available for the last name Parnak. For the veterans among your Parnak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parnak lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Parnak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Parnak in 1968 was 83, and 52 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parnak 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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