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Parnett Family History

Parnett 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: Garnett, Barnett, Arnett, Carnett, Parrett, Parlett, Harnett, Barrett

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Where is the Parnett family from?

You can see how Parnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parnett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parnett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 17 Parnett families living in Yorkshire. This was about 77% of all the recorded Parnett's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Parnett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parnett 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 Parnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Parnett. 100% of Parnett 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 Parnett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 890 census records available for the last name Parnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parnett 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Parnett. 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 67 military records available for the last name Parnett. For the veterans among your Parnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parnett lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Parnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Parnett in 1970 was 89, and 71 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parnett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parnett 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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