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Parnelli Family History

Parnelli 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, Panelli, Carnell, Darnell, Farnell, Parella, Carvelli

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Where is the Parnelli family from?

You can see how Parnelli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parnelli family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Parnelli family living in California. This was about 25% of all the recorded Parnelli's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Parnelli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parnelli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Parnelli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Parnelli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parnelli 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Parnelli. 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 11 military records available for the last name Parnelli. For the veterans among your Parnelli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parnelli lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Parnelli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Parnelli in 1966 was 65, and 72 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parnelli 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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