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Parrent Family History

Parrent Surname Meaning

English: variant of Parent. French: variant of Parent 1 and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

The surname Parrent is rare in France.

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


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Where is the Parrent family from?

You can see how Parrent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parrent family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Parrent families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 16 Parrent families living in London. This was about 41% of all the recorded Parrent's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Parrent families in 1891.
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What did your Parrent ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Parrent. 100% of Parrent 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Parrent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parrent 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 272 immigration records available for the last name Parrent. 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 814 military records available for the last name Parrent. For the veterans among your Parrent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parrent lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Parrent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Parrent in 1949 was 61, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parrent 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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