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Parfett Family History

Parfett Surname Meaning

see Parfitt.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Parfett family from?

You can see how Parfett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parfett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parfett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 47 Parfett families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Parfett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Parfett families in 1891.
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What did your Parfett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Parfett. 12% of Parfett men worked as a Farm Labourer and 88% of Parfett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parfett were Retired and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    12%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    8%
  • Painters Labourer
    8%
  • Retired
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    7%
  • Dressmaker Gown Hand
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Parfett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parfett 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 405 immigration records available for the last name Parfett. 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 226 military records available for the last name Parfett. For the veterans among your Parfett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parfett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Parfett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Parfett in 1967 was 59, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parfett 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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