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Parkent Family History

Parkent 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: Parent, Parrent, Sargent, Parten, Parker, Marken, Parkin, Largent

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Where is the Parkent family from?

You can see how Parkent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parkent family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Parkent families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Parkent's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Parkent families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parkent surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 48 census records available for the last name Parkent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parkent 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 immigration records available for the last name Parkent. 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 18 military records available for the last name Parkent. For the veterans among your Parkent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parkent lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Parkent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Parkent in 1959 was 58, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parkent

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parkent 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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