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Parselle Family History

Parselle 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: Parsell, Parsells, Parnell, Parella, Marcelle, Pursell, Parrella

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Where is the Parselle family from?

You can see how Parselle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parselle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Parselle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Parselle family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Parselle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Parselle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parselle 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 Parselle ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter Joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Parselle. 100% of Parselle men worked as a Carpenter Joiner and 84% of Parselle 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter Joiner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Hotel Waitress
    17%

What Parselle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 612 census records available for the last name Parselle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parselle 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 708 immigration records available for the last name Parselle. 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 34 military records available for the last name Parselle. For the veterans among your Parselle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parselle lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1992, in the United States, Parselle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Parselle in 1988 was 76, and 82 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parselle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parselle 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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