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Parlette Family History

Parlette Surname Meaning

English: altered form of Parlett.

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


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Where is the Parlette family from?

You can see how Parlette families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parlette family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Parlette families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Parlette family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Parlette's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Parlette families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parlette 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 Parlette ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parlette. 30% of Parlette men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Parlette women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parlette were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Sheet Metal Worker
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Parlette family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Parlette. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parlette 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Parlette. 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 493 military records available for the last name Parlette. For the veterans among your Parlette ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parlette lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Parlette life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Parlette in 1959 was 46, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parlette

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parlette 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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