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Parpeter Family History

Parpeter 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: Parmeter, Carpenter, Parmenter, Prueter, Palmeter, Harpster, Parmiter

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Where is the Parpeter family from?

You can see how Parpeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parpeter family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Parpeter family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Parpeter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Parpeter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parpeter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

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

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What is the average Parpeter lifespan?

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