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Parrela Family History

Parrela 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: Parrella, Parola, Parrilla, Varela, Carrera, Carrel, Parnell, Parella

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Where is the Parrela family from?

You can see how Parrela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parrela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Parrela family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Parrela's in USA. New York had the highest population of Parrela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parrela 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 28 census records available for the last name Parrela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parrela 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Parrela. 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 2 military records available for the last name Parrela. For the veterans among your Parrela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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