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Parlee Name Meaning

Variant of Parlier .

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


Similar surnames: Pardee, Barbee, Farlee, Parke, Paler, Parten, Paule, Barlet, Karlen

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Where is the Parlee family from?

You can see how Parlee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parlee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parlee families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Parlee families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Parlee's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Parlee families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parlee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Parlee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parlee. 16% of Parlee men worked as a Salesman and 24% of Parlee women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parlee were Carpenter and Housewife. .

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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

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Housewife
    10%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Parlee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parlee 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 736 immigration records available for the last name Parlee. 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 524 military records available for the last name Parlee. For the veterans among your Parlee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parlee lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Parlee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Parlee in 1944 was 32, and 88 in 2004.

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