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Parren Family History

Parren Surname Meaning

English: variant of Perrin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Parren family from?

You can see how Parren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parren families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 37 Parren families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Parren's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Parren families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parren 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 Parren ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dairyman Own and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Parren. 100% of Parren men worked as a Dairyman Own and 87% of Parren 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dairyman Own
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • House shop Du
    7%
  • Typist
    7%

What Parren family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Parren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parren 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Parren. 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 268 military records available for the last name Parren. For the veterans among your Parren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parren lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Parren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Parren in 1963 was 62, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parren 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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