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Parrey Family History

Parrey 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: Parry, Parkey, Farrey, Barre, Harvey, Carey, Garret, Barley, Paley

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Where is the Parrey family from?

You can see how Parrey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parrey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parrey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Parrey families living in Herefordshire. This was about 25% of all the recorded Parrey's in United Kingdom. Herefordshire had the highest population of Parrey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parrey 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 Parrey ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Parrey. 100% of Parrey 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 Parrey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parrey 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Parrey. 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 148 military records available for the last name Parrey. For the veterans among your Parrey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parrey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Parrey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Parrey in 1973 was 85, and 61 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parrey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parrey 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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