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Parrens Family History

Parrens 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: Farrens, Parrent, Warrens, Parsons, Farren, Warren, Torrens, Parent

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Where is the Parrens family from?

You can see how Parrens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parrens family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Parrens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Parrens family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Parrens's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Parrens families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Parrens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parrens 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Parrens. 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 13 military records available for the last name Parrens. For the veterans among your Parrens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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