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Parnall Family History

Parnall Surname Meaning

see Parnell.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Parnall family from?

You can see how Parnall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parnall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Parnall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 45 Parnall families living in Cornwall. This was about 37% of all the recorded Parnall's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Parnall families in 1891.
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What did your Parnall ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Parnall. 100% of Parnall men worked as a Farmer and 83% of Parnall women worked as an Unpaid Domestic 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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Private Means
    12%
  • Aged Invalid
    6%

What Parnall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Parnall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parnall 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Parnall. 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 439 military records available for the last name Parnall. For the veterans among your Parnall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parnall lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Parnall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Parnall in 1964 was 69, and 99 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parnall 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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