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Parlett Family History

Parlett Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Perlet Parlet a pet form of Peres (i.e. Peter see Pearce) + the double diminutive suffix -elet.

For the variation in the main vowel compare Parkin and Perkin.

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


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Where is the Parlett family from?

You can see how Parlett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parlett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parlett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 80 Parlett families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Parlett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Parlett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parlett 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 Parlett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Parlett. 25% of Parlett men worked as a Farm Labourer and 74% of Parlett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parlett were Bus Driver and Shorthand Typist.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    25%
  • Painter
    19%
  • General Labourer
    19%
  • Bus Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    4%
  • Shorthand Typist
    3%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Parlett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parlett 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 744 immigration records available for the last name Parlett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Parlett. For the veterans among your Parlett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parlett lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Parlett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Parlett in 1948 was 45, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parlett 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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