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Parrow Name Meaning

Americanized form of French Perrault .

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


Similar surnames: Larrow, Perrow, Parrot, Narrow, Garrow, Arrow, Parro, Carrow, Farrow

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Where is the Parrow family from?

You can see how Parrow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parrow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parrow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 25 Parrow families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Parrow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Parrow families in 1891.
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What did your Parrow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Parrow. 100% of Parrow 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Parrow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parrow 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Parrow. 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 744 military records available for the last name Parrow. For the veterans among your Parrow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parrow lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Parrow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Parrow in 1953 was 42, and 68 in 2004.

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