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Parsell Family History

Parsell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Purcell.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Parsell family from?

You can see how Parsell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parsell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parsell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 28 Parsell families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Parsell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Parsell families in 1891.
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What did your Parsell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fitter Art Mental Work and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Parsell. 25% of Parsell men worked as a Fitter Art Mental Work and 97% of Parsell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parsell were Railway Motor Driver Lorry and Housewife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fitter Art Mental Work
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Railway Motor Driver Lorry
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    97%
  • Housewife
    4%

What Parsell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Parsell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parsell 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 68,000 immigration records available for the last name Parsell. 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 Parsell. For the veterans among your Parsell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parsell lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Parsell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Parsell in 1954 was 30, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parsell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parsell 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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