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Parcel Family History

Parcel Surname Meaning

English (Surrey) and Welsh (Glamorgan): variant of Purcell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Parcel family from?

You can see how Parcel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parcel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parcel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Parcel families living in Pembrokeshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Parcel's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Parcel families in 1891.
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What did your Parcel ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Parcel. 43% of Parcel women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    43%
  • Domestic Duties
    29%
  • Household Duties
    29%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Parcel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parcel 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Parcel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Parcel. For the veterans among your Parcel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parcel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Parcel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Parcel in 1963 was 79, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parcel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parcel 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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