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Parlet Family History

Parlet 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, Paret, Parlett, Barlet, Parlee, Garret, Barley, Paley, Mallet

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Where is the Parlet family from?

You can see how Parlet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parlet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Parlet families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Parlet families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Parlet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Parlet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parlet 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 Parlet ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Servant was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Parlet. 100% of Parlet women worked as a Domestic Servant.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Servant
    100%

What Parlet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Parlet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parlet 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Parlet. 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 186 military records available for the last name Parlet. For the veterans among your Parlet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parlet lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Parlet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Parlet in 1961 was 49, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parlet

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parlet 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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