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Parlin Name Meaning

Irish: Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Parthaláin ‘son of Parthalán’ itself a Gaelicized form of Bartholomew . Compare Scottish McFarlane .

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


Similar surnames: Carlin, Paulin, Palin, Larkin, Pawling, Perlin, Sparlin, Markin

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Where is the Parlin family from?

You can see how Parlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 149 Parlin families living in Quebec. This was about 93% of all the recorded Parlin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Parlin families in 1911.
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What did your Parlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Parlin. 40% of Parlin men worked as a Cultivateur. .

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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

  • Cultivateur
    40%
  • Farmer
    40%
  • Fils De Cultivateur
    20%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Parlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parlin 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 876 immigration records available for the last name Parlin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Parlin. For the veterans among your Parlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parlin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Parlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Parlin in 1952 was 27, and 72 in 2004.

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