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Parrin Family History

Parrin Surname Meaning

see Perrin.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Parrin family from?

You can see how Parrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parrin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Parrin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 11 Parrin families living in London. This was about 26% of all the recorded Parrin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Parrin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parrin 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 Parrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Parrin. 100% of Parrin men worked as a Builders Labourer and 87% of Parrin 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

  • Builders Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    87%
  • Domestic Duties
    14%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Parrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parrin 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 244 immigration records available for the last name Parrin. 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 231 military records available for the last name Parrin. For the veterans among your Parrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parrin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Parrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Parrin in 1963 was 40, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parrin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parrin 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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