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Parnella Family History

Parnella 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: Parnell, Parella, Parrella, Panella, Carnell, Parrilla, Vanella

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Where is the Parnella family from?

You can see how Parnella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parnella family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Parnella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Parnella families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 70% of all the recorded Parnella's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Parnella families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parnella 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 Parnella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parnella. 38% of Parnella men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Parnella women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    38%
  • Merchant
    38%
  • Labor
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Parnella family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Parnella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parnella 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Parnella. 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 25 military records available for the last name Parnella. For the veterans among your Parnella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parnella lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Parnella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Parnella in 1972 was 92, and 88 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parnella

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parnella 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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