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Parpart Name Meaning

German: habitational name from any of the three places so called in Pomerania.

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


Similar surnames: Paar, Para, Pappert, Parham, Parga, Banwart, Paper, Caspari, Caspary

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Where is the Parpart family from?

You can see how Parpart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parpart family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Parpart families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Parpart families living in Hampshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Parpart's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Parpart families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parpart surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Parpart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parpart. 49% of Parpart men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Parpart women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parpart were Carpenter and Servant. .

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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

  • Farmer
    49%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Servant
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Parpart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parpart 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Parpart. 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 Parpart. For the veterans among your Parpart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parpart lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Parpart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Parpart in 1963 was 68, and 80 in 2004.

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