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Parnakian Family History

Parnakian 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: Avakian, Parkin, Parkman, Parlapiano, Barsamian, Papazian, Vartanian

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Where is the Parnakian family from?

You can see how Parnakian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parnakian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Parnakian family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Parnakian's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Parnakian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parnakian 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 Parnakian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cleaner Amp Presser was the top reported job for people in the USA named Parnakian. 100% of Parnakian men worked as a Cleaner Amp Presser.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Cleaner Amp Presser
    100%

What Parnakian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Parnakian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parnakian 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Parnakian. 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 Parnakian. For the veterans among your Parnakian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parnakian lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1995, in the United States, Parnakian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Parnakian in 1964 was 72, and 77 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parnakian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parnakian 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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