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Parga Family History

Parga Surname Meaning

Galician: habitational name from any of various places called Parga especially in Lugo province Galicia (Spain).

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


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Where is the Parga family from?

You can see how Parga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parga family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Parga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Parga families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Parga's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Parga families in 1891.
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What did your Parga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Parga. 100% of Parga men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Parga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parga 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Parga. 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 104 military records available for the last name Parga. For the veterans among your Parga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parga lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Parga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Parga in 1957 was 47, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parga 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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