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Parpher Family History

Parpher 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: Parcher, Harper, Paper, Archer, Parler, Parker, Panther, Porcher

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Where is the Parpher family from?

You can see how Parpher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parpher family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Parpher family living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Parpher's in USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Parpher families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parpher 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 10 census records available for the last name Parpher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parpher 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 Parpher. 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 military records available for the last name Parpher. For the veterans among your Parpher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parpher lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parpher 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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