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Parvall Family History

Parvall 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: Parnell, Parshall, Harvell, Prall, Carvell, Darnall, Arnall, Parrill

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Where is the Parvall family from?

You can see how Parvall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parvall family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Parvall families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Parvall's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Parvall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Parvall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parvall 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Parvall. 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 Parvall. For the veterans among your Parvall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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