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Parvell Family History

Parvell 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, Harvell, Carvell, Parsell, Parcell, Marvel, Hartell, Carnell

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Where is the Parvell family from?

You can see how Parvell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parvell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Parvell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Parvell families living in Worcestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Parvell's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Parvell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parvell 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 Parvell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parvell. 57% of Parvell men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Parvell women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parvell were Clerk and Saleslady.

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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
    57%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    24%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Maid
    16%
  • Saleslady
    16%

What Parvell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 754 census records available for the last name Parvell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parvell 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Parvell. 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 41 military records available for the last name Parvell. For the veterans among your Parvell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parvell lifespan?

Average Parvell life expectancy in 1995 was 89 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parvell 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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