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Parvel Family History

Parvel 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: Marvel, Varvel, Pavel, Parcel, Harvel, Harvey, Martel, Carver, Savel

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Where is the Parvel family from?

You can see how Parvel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parvel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Parvel families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Parvel families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Parvel's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Parvel families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parvel 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 200 census records available for the last name Parvel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parvel 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Parvel. 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 56 military records available for the last name Parvel. For the veterans among your Parvel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parvel lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Parvel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Parvel in 1980 was 90, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parvel 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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