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Parfait Family History

Parfait Surname Meaning

French and West Indian (Haiti, Martinique, and Guadeloupe): nickname from Old French parfit, French parfait ‘complete(d)’ from Latin perfectus, past participle of perficere ‘to finish or accomplish’ (see English Parfitt); or from a French form of the Latin personal name Perfectus, of the same meaning.

In the US, this surname is most common among Native Americans, namely the Houma tribe in LA.

It is also found in Haiti.

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


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You can see how Parfait families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parfait family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Parfait families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Parfait families living in Hampshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Parfait's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Parfait families in 1891.
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What did your Parfait ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Parfait. 100% of Parfait women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 784 census records available for the last name Parfait. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parfait 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Parfait. 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 133 military records available for the last name Parfait. For the veterans among your Parfait ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parfait lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Parfait life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Parfait in 1947 was 27, and 68 in 2004.

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