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Parvan Family History

Parvan 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: Parvin, Parran, Parman, Pavan, Harvan, Parson, Karman, Harman, Warman

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Where is the Parvan family from?

You can see how Parvan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parvan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Parvan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Parvan families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Parvan's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Parvan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parvan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Parvan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Parvan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parvan 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Parvan. 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 9 military records available for the last name Parvan. For the veterans among your Parvan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parvan lifespan?

Average Parvan life expectancy in 1965 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parvan 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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