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Parrys Family History

Parrys 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: Parras, Parry, Parris, Parys, Paris, Harris, Arras, Parrish, Barry

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Where is the Parrys family from?

You can see how Parrys families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parrys family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Parrys families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Parrys families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Parrys's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Parrys families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parrys 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 93 census records available for the last name Parrys. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parrys 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Parrys. 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 4 military records available for the last name Parrys. For the veterans among your Parrys ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parrys lifespan?

Average Parrys life expectancy in 1964 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parrys 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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