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Parres Family History

Parres 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: Parnes, Parras, Parris, Parkes, Barre, Barnes, Garret, Paris, Harris

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Where is the Parres family from?

You can see how Parres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parres family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parres families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Parres families living in Kent. This was about 26% of all the recorded Parres's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Parres families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parres 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 Parres ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Parres. 100% of Parres 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Parres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parres 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 394 immigration records available for the last name Parres. 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 256 military records available for the last name Parres. For the veterans among your Parres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parres lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Parres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Parres in 1964 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parres 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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