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Parli Family History

Parli 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: Pari, Parlin, Pauli, Pardi, Carli, Paoli, Sarli, Paul, Karlin, Palm

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Where is the Parli family from?

You can see how Parli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parli family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Parli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 8 Parli families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Parli's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Parli families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Parli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Parli. 100% of Parli men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Parli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parli 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Parli. 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 433 military records available for the last name Parli. For the veterans among your Parli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parli lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Parli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Parli in 1962 was 76, and 97 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parli 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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