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Parps Family History

Parps 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: Paris, Paras, Arps, Parys, Harps, Parks, Papa, Karp, Mars, Karas

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Where is the Parps family from?

You can see how Parps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parps family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Parps family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Parps's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Parps families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parps 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 Parps ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Home Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parps. 100% of Parps men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Parps women worked as a Home Work.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Home Work
    100%

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Census Records

There are 194 census records available for the last name Parps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parps 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Parps. 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 3 military records available for the last name Parps. For the veterans among your Parps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parps lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Parps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Parps in 1972 was 60, and 89 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parps

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parps 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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