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Parris Family History

Parris Surname Meaning

English: variant of Paris. French: rare variant of Paris and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


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Where is the Parris family from?

You can see how Parris families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parris family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parris families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 210 Parris families living in Sussex. This was about 20% of all the recorded Parris's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Parris families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parris 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 Parris ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Parris. 8% of Parris men worked as a Farmer and 71% of Parris women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parris were Retired and Domestic Servant.

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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

  • Farmer
    8%
  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Jobbing Gardener
    5%
  • Retired
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    71%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Private Means
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%

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Census Records

There are 56,000 census records available for the last name Parris. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parris 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Parris. 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 10,000 military records available for the last name Parris. For the veterans among your Parris ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parris lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Parris life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Parris in 1945 was 30, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parris 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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