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Parobek Family History

Parobek 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: Parizek, Prosek, Harben, Parola, Barber, Parsley, Paredes, Bobek

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Where is the Parobek family from?

You can see how Parobek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parobek family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Parobek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Parobek family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Parobek's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Parobek families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parobek 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 Parobek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Banker and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parobek. 25% of Parobek men worked as a Banker and 100% of Parobek women worked as a Cook.

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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

  • Banker
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Parobek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Parobek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parobek 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 259 immigration records available for the last name Parobek. 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 91 military records available for the last name Parobek. For the veterans among your Parobek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parobek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Parobek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Parobek in 1964 was 73, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parobek 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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