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Parian Family History

Parian 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: Varian, Marian, Parran, Parman, Arian, Pabian, Yarian, Damian, Adrian

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Where is the Parian family from?

You can see how Parian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parian family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Parian families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 6 Parian families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Parian's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Parian families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parian 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 Parian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parian. 34% of Parian men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Parian women worked as a Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Timber Cutter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Parian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 488 census records available for the last name Parian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parian 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Parian. 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 78 military records available for the last name Parian. For the veterans among your Parian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parian lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Parian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Parian in 1961 was 49, and 100 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parian

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parian 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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