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Parrer Family History

Parrer 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: Parler, Parker, Karrer, Harrer, Parmer, Farrer, Porter, Barre, Marker

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Where is the Parrer family from?

You can see how Parrer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parrer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Parrer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Parrer families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Parrer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Parrer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parrer 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 Parrer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Parrer. 82% of Parrer 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
    82%
  • Private Means
    19%

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Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Parrer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parrer 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Parrer. 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 62 military records available for the last name Parrer. For the veterans among your Parrer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parrer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parrer 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parrer

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