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Parfit Family History

Parfit Surname Meaning

see Parfitt.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Parfit family from?

You can see how Parfit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parfit family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Parfit families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 25 Parfit families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Parfit's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Parfit families in 1891.
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What did your Parfit ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Parfit. 100% of Parfit 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Parfit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parfit 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 555 immigration records available for the last name Parfit. 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 174 military records available for the last name Parfit. For the veterans among your Parfit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parfit lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Parfit life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Parfit in 1967 was 61, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parfit 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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