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Parlak Family History

Parlak 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: Pavlak, Pawlak, Pallas, Barak, Parola, Palla, Barlas, Park, Perla

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Where is the Parlak family from?

You can see how Parlak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parlak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Parlak families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 27% of all the recorded Parlak's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Parlak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parlak 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 Parlak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cigar Maker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parlak. 63% of Parlak men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Parlak women worked as a Cigar Maker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parlak were Funeral Director and Waitress.

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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
    63%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Funeral Director
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cigar Maker
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Parlak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 432 census records available for the last name Parlak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parlak 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Parlak. 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 45 military records available for the last name Parlak. For the veterans among your Parlak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parlak lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Parlak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Parlak in 1967 was 79, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parlak

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parlak 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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