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Parta Family History

Parta 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: Marta, Porta, Para, Barta, Parra, Parsa, Parma, Warta, Carta, Parga

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Where is the Parta family from?

You can see how Parta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parta family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Parta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Parta families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Parta's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Parta families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parta 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 Parta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parta. 34% of Parta men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Parta 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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Longshoreman
    23%
  • Bricklayer
    23%
  • Watchman
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%

What Parta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 700 census records available for the last name Parta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parta 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 313 immigration records available for the last name Parta. 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 373 military records available for the last name Parta. For the veterans among your Parta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parta lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Parta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Parta in 1964 was 74, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parta 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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