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Parsel Family History

Parsel 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: Parsell, Parcel, Pursel, Parson, Marvel, Martel, Parsley, Hassel

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Where is the Parsel family from?

You can see how Parsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parsel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parsel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Parsel families living in Cheshire. This was about 48% of all the recorded Parsel's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Parsel families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parsel 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 Parsel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parsel. 40% of Parsel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Parsel women worked as a Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    40%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Auto Mechanic
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Parsel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Parsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parsel 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Parsel. 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 211 military records available for the last name Parsel. For the veterans among your Parsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parsel lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Parsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Parsel in 1956 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parsel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parsel 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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