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Parlington Family History

Parlington 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: Darlington, Arlington, Partington, Garlington, Harrington, Allington

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Where is the Parlington family from?

You can see how Parlington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parlington family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Parlington families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 29 Parlington families living in Lancashire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Parlington's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Parlington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parlington 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 Parlington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Parlington. 82% of Parlington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Home Duties
    19%

What Parlington family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Parlington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parlington 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Parlington. 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 26 military records available for the last name Parlington. For the veterans among your Parlington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parlington lifespan?

Average Parlington life expectancy in 1997 was 59 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parlington 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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