This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Parka family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Parka Family History

Parka 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: Park, Sarka, Para, Parra, Parsa, Palka, Parma, Parga, Tarka, Jarka

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Parka family from?

You can see how Parka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parka family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Parka families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there was 1 Parka family living in Lanarkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Parka's in Scotland. Lanarkshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Parka families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Parka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parka. 30% of Parka men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Parka women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parka were Truck Driver and Servant.

View Census Data for Parka | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    14%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Servant
    8%

What Parka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Parka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parka census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Parka

Passenger Lists

There are 263 immigration records available for the last name Parka. 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.

View all Parka immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 792 military records available for the last name Parka. For the veterans among your Parka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Parka military records

You've only scratched the surface of Parka family history

Discover More

What is the average Parka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Parka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Parka in 1963 was 73, and 60 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parka 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Parka family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial