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Parlea Family History

Parlea 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: Parler, Parlee, Barley, Paley, Varley, Parola, Parsley, Palla, Harle

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Where is the Parlea family from?

You can see how Parlea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parlea family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Parlea family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Parlea's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Parlea families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parlea surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Parlea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parlea 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Parlea. 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 8 military records available for the last name Parlea. For the veterans among your Parlea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parlea lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Parlea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Parlea in 1968 was 68, and 91 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parlea 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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