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Parnells Family History

Parnells 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, Parcells, Parsells, Carnell, Darnell, Farnell, Parella

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Where is the Parnells family from?

You can see how Parnells families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parnells family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Parnells family living in Missouri. This was about 33% of all the recorded Parnells's in USA. Missouri and 2 other states had the highest population of Parnells families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Parnells. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parnells 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Parnells. 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 4 military records available for the last name Parnells. For the veterans among your Parnells ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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