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Parkerson Family History

Parkerson Name Meaning

English: from the occupational name Parker + patronymic -son.

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


Similar surnames: Parkison, Atkerson, Hankerson, Pierson, Dunkerson, Amerson, Atkeson

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Where is the Parkerson family from?

You can see how Parkerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parkerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parkerson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 89 Parkerson families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Parkerson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Parkerson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parkerson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Parkerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railer Dressing Keeper and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Parkerson. 100% of Parkerson men worked as a Railer Dressing Keeper and 91% of Parkerson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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

  • Railer Dressing Keeper
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Cotton Weaver
    10%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Parkerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parkerson 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 733 immigration records available for the last name Parkerson. 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 Parkerson. For the veterans among your Parkerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parkerson lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Parkerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Parkerson in 1953 was 32, and 71 in 2004.

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