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Parla Family History

Parla 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, Palla, Perla, Pala, Patla, Paula, Para, Parra, Parsa, Parma

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Where is the Parla family from?

You can see how Parla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parla family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Parla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Parla families living in Warwickshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Parla's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Parla families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parla 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 Parla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parla. 65% of Parla men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Parla women worked as a Secretary.

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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

  • Laborer
    65%
  • Barber
    22%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Parla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 950 census records available for the last name Parla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parla 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 818 immigration records available for the last name Parla. 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 79 military records available for the last name Parla. For the veterans among your Parla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parla lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Parla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Parla in 1964 was 46, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parla 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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