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Parret Family History

Parret Surname Meaning

English: variant of Parrott. This surname is rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Parret family from?

You can see how Parret families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parret family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parret families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 25 Parret families living in Yorkshire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Parret's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Parret families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parret 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 Parret ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parret. 22% of Parret men worked as a Farm Laborer and 50% of Parret women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parret were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Parret. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parret 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 337 immigration records available for the last name Parret. 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 277 military records available for the last name Parret. For the veterans among your Parret ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parret lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Parret life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Parret in 1962 was 86, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parret 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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