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Parrish Family History

Parrish Surname Meaning

English (mainly southern): from the Old French habitational name and personal name Paris. Parrish is the most common form of the name in English and is the result of confusion between -s and -sh (compare Norris) reinforced by folk etymological association with the modern English word parish.

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


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Where is the Parrish family from?

You can see how Parrish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parrish family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parrish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 268 Parrish families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Parrish's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Parrish families in 1891.
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What did your Parrish ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Parrish. 9% of Parrish men worked as a General Labourer and 72% of Parrish women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parrish were Carpenter and Incapacitated.

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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

  • General Labourer
    9%
  • Builders Labourer
    6%
  • Bricklayer
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 158,000 census records available for the last name Parrish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parrish 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 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Parrish. 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 42,000 military records available for the last name Parrish. For the veterans among your Parrish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parrish lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Parrish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Parrish in 1940 was 40, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parrish 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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