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Parle Family History

Parle Surname Meaning

English: (of Norman origin): nickname from Old French parole ‘word speech’ perhaps signifying ma parole ‘(on) my word’ and mimicking a person's habitually used phrase.

From a short form of the Middle English personal name Peres see Perrell.

Parle and Parles are the usual Anglicized forms for Perrell in Ireland.

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


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Where is the Parle family from?

You can see how Parle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Parle families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 87 Parle families living in Lancashire. This was about 47% of all the recorded Parle's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Parle families in 1891.
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What did your Parle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Parle. 50% of Parle men worked as a General Labourer and 82% of Parle women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parle were Barman and Housewife Unpaid.

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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

  • General Labourer
    50%
  • Amusement Caterer
    25%
  • Barman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Domestic Unpaid
    4%
  • House Duties
    4%
  • Housewife Unpaid
    4%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Parle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parle 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Parle. 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 667 military records available for the last name Parle. For the veterans among your Parle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parle lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Parle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Parle in 1960 was 53, and 71 in 2004.

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