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Parnhan Family History

Parnhan 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: Parnham, Farnham, Farnan, Parkman, Parham, Parran, Parchman, Parman

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Where is the Parnhan family from?

You can see how Parnhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parnhan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Parnhan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Parnhan families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Parnhan's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Parnhan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Parnhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parnhan 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Parnhan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Parnhan. For the veterans among your Parnhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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