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Parotta Family History

Parotta 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: Marotta, Parrotta, Parola, Parrott, Rotta, Pagnotta, Baratta, Marotte

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Where is the Parotta family from?

You can see how Parotta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parotta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Parotta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Parotta families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 75% of all the recorded Parotta's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Parotta families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parotta 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 Parotta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stitcher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parotta. 100% of Parotta men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Parotta women worked as a Stitcher.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stitcher
    100%

What Parotta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 204 census records available for the last name Parotta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parotta 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Parotta. 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 9 military records available for the last name Parotta. For the veterans among your Parotta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parotta lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1986, in the United States, Parotta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Parotta in 1982 was 73, and 66 in 1986.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parotta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parotta 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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