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Parlby Family History

Parlby Surname Meaning

From Old French parle bien ‘speak well’ with reduction of the final syllable to -by through false association with locative names in -by.

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


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Where is the Parlby family from?

You can see how Parlby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parlby family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Parlby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 27 Parlby families living in London. This was about 25% of all the recorded Parlby's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Parlby families in 1891.
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What did your Parlby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Parlby. 100% of Parlby 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 Parlby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parlby 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Parlby. 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 71 military records available for the last name Parlby. For the veterans among your Parlby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parlby lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parlby 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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