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Parlar Family History

Parlar 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: Parmar, Parler, Marlar, Pallas, Parola, Palla, Barlas, Perla, Pala

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Where is the Parlar family from?

You can see how Parlar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parlar family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Parlar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Parlar families living in Wiltshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Parlar's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Parlar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parlar 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 Parlar ancestors do for a living?

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

What Parlar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Parlar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parlar 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Parlar. 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 32 military records available for the last name Parlar. For the veterans among your Parlar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parlar lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1994, in the United States, Parlar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Parlar in 1980 was 55, and 55 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parlar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parlar 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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