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Parkess Family History

Parkess 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: Parkes, Parness, Harkness, Harness, Garness, Parker, Perkes, Harless

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Where is the Parkess family from?

You can see how Parkess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parkess family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parkess families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Parkess families living in London. This was about 86% of all the recorded Parkess's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Parkess families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parkess 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 Parkess ancestors do for a living?

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

What Parkess family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Parkess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parkess 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Parkess. 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 26 military records available for the last name Parkess. For the veterans among your Parkess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parkess lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1989, in the United States, Parkess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Parkess in 1984 was 96, and 73 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parkess

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parkess 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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