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Parshell Family History

Parshell 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: Parshall, Parsell, Marshall, Parnell, Pursell, Carswell, Patchell

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Where is the Parshell family from?

You can see how Parshell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parshell family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Parshell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Parshell families living in Iowa. This was about 26% of all the recorded Parshell's in USA. Iowa and 2 other states had the highest population of Parshell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parshell 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 269 census records available for the last name Parshell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parshell 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Parshell. 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 12 military records available for the last name Parshell. For the veterans among your Parshell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parshell lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2001, in the United States, Parshell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Parshell in 1980 was 51, and 75 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parshell 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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