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 Parkay family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Parkay Family History

Parkay 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: Parkey, Park, Farkas, Parmar, Garay, Pray, Sarka, Parker, Parkin

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Parkay family from?

You can see how Parkay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parkay family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Parkay families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Parkay families living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Parkay's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Parkay families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parkay 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 Parkay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Parkay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parkay census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Parkay

Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Parkay. 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 Parkay immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 5 military records available for the last name Parkay. For the veterans among your Parkay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Parkay military records

You've only scratched the surface of Parkay family history

Discover More

What is the average Parkay lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1990, in the United States, Parkay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Parkay in 1967 was 75, and 29 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parkay

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parkay 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 Parkay family tree

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