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Parela Family History

Parela 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: Parola, Varela, Parella, Barela, Pareja, Palla, Perla, Pala, Favela

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Where is the Parela family from?

You can see how Parela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Parela family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Parela's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Parela families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Parela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parela 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Parela. 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 13 military records available for the last name Parela. For the veterans among your Parela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parela 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parela

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