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Parrest Family History

Parrest 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: Parrett, Parrent, Forrest, Garret, Barrett, Priest, Parrott, Parrish

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Where is the Parrest family from?

You can see how Parrest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parrest family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1911. The most Parrest families were found in Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there were 4 Parrest families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Parrest's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Parrest families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parrest 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 77 census records available for the last name Parrest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parrest 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Parrest. 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 Parrest. For the veterans among your Parrest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parrest lifespan?

Between 1956 and 1993, in the United States, Parrest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Parrest in 1956 was 52, and 81 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parrest 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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