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Parkenson Family History

Parkenson 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: Parkinson, Parkerson, Martenson, Haakenson, Arenson, Perkinson

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Where is the Parkenson family from?

You can see how Parkenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parkenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parkenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 37 Parkenson families living in Staffordshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Parkenson's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Parkenson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parkenson 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 Parkenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Parkenson. 100% of Parkenson 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Parkenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parkenson 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 576 immigration records available for the last name Parkenson. 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 163 military records available for the last name Parkenson. For the veterans among your Parkenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parkenson lifespan?

Between 1993 and 1999, in the United States, Parkenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Parkenson in 1993 was 83, and 47 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parkenson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parkenson 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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