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Parkey Family History

Parkey Surname Meaning

English (Cheshire and Lancashire): dialect pronunciation of Parker.

Parker has a long history in Macclesfield, Manchester, and Bridgnorth.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Parkey family from?

You can see how Parkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parkey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parkey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 45 Parkey families living in Cheshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Parkey's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Parkey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parkey 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 Parkey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Parkey. 50% of Parkey men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Parkey 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Parkey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Parkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parkey 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Parkey. 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 896 military records available for the last name Parkey. For the veterans among your Parkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parkey lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Parkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Parkey in 1951 was 32, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parkey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parkey 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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