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Parter Family History

Parter 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: Porter, Carter, Panter, Parler, Paster, Parten, Parker, Barter, Pater

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Where is the Parter family from?

You can see how Parter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Parter families living in Essex. This was about 16% of all the recorded Parter's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Parter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parter 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 Parter 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 Parter. 34% of Parter men worked as a General Labourer and 74% of Parter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parter were Builders Labourer and 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

  • General Labourer
    34%
  • Retired
    17%
  • Railway Signalman
    17%
  • Builders Labourer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

What Parter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 20,000 census records available for the last name Parter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parter 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Parter. 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 Parter. For the veterans among your Parter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parter lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Parter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Parter in 1967 was 52, and 75 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parter 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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