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Parelius Family History

Parelius 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: Paris, Paredes, Darius, Paradis, Preis, Parella, Gareis, Chelius

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Where is the Parelius family from?

You can see how Parelius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parelius family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Parelius families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Parelius families living in Illinois. This was about 92% of all the recorded Parelius's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Parelius families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parelius 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 Parelius ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Parelius. 100% of Parelius women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Parelius family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Parelius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parelius 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 148 immigration records available for the last name Parelius. 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 37 military records available for the last name Parelius. For the veterans among your Parelius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parelius lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Parelius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Parelius in 1969 was 62, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parelius 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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