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Parvin Name Meaning

English: from the Middle English plant-name parvink pervink perving ‘periwinkle’ (Old English perfince). This word was applied figuratively in Middle English in the sense ‘paragon most beautiful or best example’. Muslim (Iran and the Indian subcontinent): from the Persian male and female personal name Parvīn from parvīn ‘the Pleiades’. Compare Parveen .

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


Similar surnames: Marvin, Tarvin, Parkin, Garin, Savin, Markin, Alvin, Carvin, Garvin

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Where is the Parvin family from?

You can see how Parvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parvin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parvin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 116 Parvin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Parvin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Parvin families in 1891.
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What did your Parvin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Parvin. 20% of Parvin men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Parvin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parvin were Incapacitated and Domestic 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    20%
  • Bricklayer
    14%
  • Gardener
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Parvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parvin 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 867 immigration records available for the last name Parvin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Australia, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Parvin. For the veterans among your Parvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parvin lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Parvin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Parvin in 1943 was 64, and 68 in 2004.

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