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Parragh Family History

Parragh 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: Darragh, Parrish, Parra, Parran, Parras, Parrack, Farrah, Darrah

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Where is the Parragh family from?

You can see how Parragh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parragh family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Parragh family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Parragh's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Parragh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parragh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Parragh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parragh 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Parragh. 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 Parragh. For the veterans among your Parragh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parragh lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1994, in the United States, Parragh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Parragh in 1978 was 89, and 58 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parragh 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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