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Parrant Family History

Parrant Surname Meaning

see Parent.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Parrant family from?

You can see how Parrant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parrant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Parrant families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 12 Parrant families living in Staffordshire. This was about 26% of all the recorded Parrant's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Parrant families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parrant 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 Parrant ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Parrant. 88% of Parrant 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
    88%
  • Laundress
    13%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Parrant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parrant 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Parrant. 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 179 military records available for the last name Parrant. For the veterans among your Parrant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parrant lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Parrant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Parrant in 1971 was 64, and 73 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parrant 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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