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Parkhursh Family History

Parkhursh 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, Parkhouse, Warhurst, Arthurs, Arthur, Parrish

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Where is the Parkhursh family from?

You can see how Parkhursh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parkhursh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Parkhursh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Parkhursh family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Parkhursh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Parkhursh families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Parkhursh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parkhursh 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 Parkhursh. 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 3 military records available for the last name Parkhursh. For the veterans among your Parkhursh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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