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Parber Family History

Parber Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Barber, Garber, Arber, Parler, Parker, Karber, Farber, Sparber

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Where is the Parber family from?

You can see how Parber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parber family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Parber families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Parber families living in London. This was about 40% of all the recorded Parber's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Parber families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parber surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Parber ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Parber. 100% of Parber 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Parber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parber 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 341 immigration records available for the last name Parber. 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 77 military records available for the last name Parber. For the veterans among your Parber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parber lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Parber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Parber in 1967 was 74, and 86 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parber

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parber ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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