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Parenta Family History

Parenta 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: Parent, Parente, Parenti, Armenta, Parella, Pimenta, Paret, Arena

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Where is the Parenta family from?

You can see how Parenta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parenta family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Parenta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Parenta family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Parenta's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Parenta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parenta 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 181 census records available for the last name Parenta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parenta 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Parenta. 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 35 military records available for the last name Parenta. For the veterans among your Parenta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parenta lifespan?

Average Parenta life expectancy in 1996 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parenta 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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