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Parylak Family History

Parylak 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: Parola, Hawrylak, Pavlak, Pawlak, Pallas, Barak, Parsley, Palla

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Where is the Parylak family from?

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

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parylak. 43% of Parylak men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Parylak women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parylak were Polisher and House Work.

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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

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Polisher
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    60%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • House Work
    20%

What Parylak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 281 census records available for the last name Parylak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parylak 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Parylak. 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 196 military records available for the last name Parylak. For the veterans among your Parylak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parylak lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Parylak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Parylak in 1964 was 72, and 85 in 2004.

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