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Parrat Family History

Parrat 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: Parrot, Parra, Parran, Parras, Garret, Arras, Parrott, Barra, Marra

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Where is the Parrat family from?

You can see how Parrat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parrat family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parrat families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Parrat families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Parrat's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Parrat families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parrat 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 Parrat ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parrat. 38% of Parrat men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Parrat women worked as a 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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Farm Work
    19%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Owner
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Parrat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 972 census records available for the last name Parrat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parrat 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Parrat. 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 61 military records available for the last name Parrat. For the veterans among your Parrat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parrat lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1989, in the United States, Parrat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Parrat in 1976 was 75, and 84 in 1989.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parrat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parrat 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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