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Parslow Family History

Parslow Surname Meaning

English: Anglicized form of the Old French nickname passe lewe ‘cross the water’; see Pashley.

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


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Where is the Parslow family from?

You can see how Parslow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parslow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parslow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 132 Parslow families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Parslow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Parslow families in 1891.
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What did your Parslow 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 Parslow. 13% of Parslow men worked as a Builders Labourer and 75% of Parslow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parslow were Lorry Driver and Unpaid Domestic Dut.

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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
    13%
  • Bricklayer
    11%
  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Lorry Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Parslow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Parslow. For the veterans among your Parslow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parslow lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Parslow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Parslow in 1954 was 57, and 62 in 2004.

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