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Parrell Family History

Parrell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Perrell.

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


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Where is the Parrell family from?

You can see how Parrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parrell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Parrell families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Parrell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Parrell families in 1891.
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What did your Parrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ships Caulker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Parrell. 100% of Parrell men worked as a Ships Caulker and 100% of Parrell 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Ships Caulker
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Parrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parrell 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Parrell. 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 523 military records available for the last name Parrell. For the veterans among your Parrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parrell lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Parrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Parrell in 1940 was 31, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parrell 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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