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Parkherst Family History

Parkherst 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: Parkhurst, Barkhurst, Parker, Parcher, Parkhouse, Markert, Warhurst

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Where is the Parkherst family from?

You can see how Parkherst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parkherst family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Parkherst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Parkherst family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Parkherst's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Parkherst families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parkherst 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 268 census records available for the last name Parkherst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parkherst 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Parkherst. 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 32 military records available for the last name Parkherst. For the veterans among your Parkherst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parkherst lifespan?

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