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Parry Name Meaning

Welsh: Anglicized form of the patronymic ap Harry ‘son of Harry’ (see Harry Harris ). The name is widespread in both England and Wales.

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


Similar surnames: Perry, Barry, Garry, Harry, Carry, Larry, Prey, Terry, Merry, Parro

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Where is the Parry family from?

You can see how Parry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parry family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parry families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 186 Parry families living in Ontario. This was about 46% of all the recorded Parry's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Parry families in 1911.
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What did your Parry ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Parry. 31% of Parry men worked as a Farmer and 27% of Parry women worked as an Income. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parry were Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Labourer
    10%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Laborer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    27%
  • Housewife
    22%
  • Operator
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
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Census Records

There are 351,000 census records available for the last name Parry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parry 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 120,000 immigration records available for the last name Parry. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 31,000 military records available for the last name Parry. For the veterans among your Parry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parry lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Parry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Parry in 1946 was 46, and 76 in 2004.

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