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Parlink Family History

Parlink 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: Parlin, Karlin, Carlin, Garlick, Harling, Darling, Palin, Carline

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Where is the Parlink family from?

You can see how Parlink families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parlink family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Parlink families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 4 Parlink families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Parlink's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Parlink families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parlink 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 22 census records available for the last name Parlink. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parlink 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Parlink. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Parlink. For the veterans among your Parlink ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parlink lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Parlink life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Parlink in 1968 was 90, and 82 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parlink 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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