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Parler Family History

Parler Surname Meaning

German: from an agent derivative of Middle High German perle ‘pearl’ hence an occupational name for a beadworker, embroiderer, or pearl trader.

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The presence of -a- where standard German would have -e- is a feature of former eastern (i.e. Bohemian, Silesian) dialects.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Parler family from?

You can see how Parler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 21 Parler families living in London. This was about 24% of all the recorded Parler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Parler families in 1891.
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What did your Parler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Parler. 100% of Parler 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 5,000 census records available for the last name Parler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parler 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Parler. 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 698 military records available for the last name Parler. For the veterans among your Parler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Parler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Parler in 1954 was 50, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parler 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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