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Parentin Family History

Parentin 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: Parenti, Parent, Valentin, Parente, Paretti, Warkentin, Partin

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Where is the Parentin family from?

You can see how Parentin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parentin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Parentin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Parentin family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Parentin's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Parentin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parentin 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 62 census records available for the last name Parentin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parentin 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Parentin. 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 12 military records available for the last name Parentin. For the veterans among your Parentin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parentin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2001, in the United States, Parentin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Parentin in 1957 was 50, and 49 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parentin 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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