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Parbey Family History

Parbey 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: Barbey, Parkey, Harvey, Darby, Carey, Harben, Barley, Paley, Varley

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Where is the Parbey family from?

You can see how Parbey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parbey family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Parbey families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Parbey's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Parbey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parbey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Parbey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parbey 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Parbey. 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 8 military records available for the last name Parbey. For the veterans among your Parbey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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