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Parlato Family History

Parlato Name Meaning

Italian (southern): from a metathesized form common in earlier and southern usage of prelato ‘prelate’ apparently a status name or nickname for a high-ranking member of the clergy.

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


Similar surnames: Pilato, Scarlato, Armato, Formato, Vardaro, Prato, Plato, Barbato

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Where is the Parlato family from?

You can see how Parlato families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parlato family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Parlato families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Parlato family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Parlato's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Parlato families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parlato surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Parlato ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parlato. 18% of Parlato men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Parlato women worked as a Salesgirl. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parlato were Plumber and Pants Maker. .

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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

  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Plumber
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    60%
  • Pants Maker
    40%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Parlato. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parlato 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 865 immigration records available for the last name Parlato. 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 556 military records available for the last name Parlato. For the veterans among your Parlato ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parlato lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Parlato life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Parlato in 1958 was 52, and 89 in 2004.

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