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Parkland Family History

Parkland 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: Markland, Harland, Marland, Kirkland, Garland, Lackland, Hartland

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Where is the Parkland family from?

You can see how Parkland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parkland family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Parkland families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Parkland families living in Durham. This was about 86% of all the recorded Parkland's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Parkland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parkland 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 174 census records available for the last name Parkland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parkland 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Parkland. 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 171 military records available for the last name Parkland. For the veterans among your Parkland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parkland lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parkland 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parkland

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