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Parnass Family History

Parnass 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: Parness, Panas, Harness, Garness, Parnes, Paras, Barnas, Parras

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Where is the Parnass family from?

You can see how Parnass families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parnass family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Parnass families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Parnass families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Parnass's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Parnass families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parnass 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 Parnass ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Wholesale
    100%

What Parnass family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Parnass. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parnass 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 187 immigration records available for the last name Parnass. 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 36 military records available for the last name Parnass. For the veterans among your Parnass ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parnass lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Parnass life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Parnass in 1967 was 73, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parnass

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parnass 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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