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Parody Name Meaning

Spanish: apparently an altered form of Italian Parodi .

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


Similar surnames: Parodi, Pardo, Pardi, Caddy, Hardy, Carmody, Rody, Parola, Karoly

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Where is the Parody family from?

You can see how Parody families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parody family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Parody families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Parody family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Parody's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Parody families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parody surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Parody ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parody. 34% of Parody men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Parody women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parody were Clerk and Sewing. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Asst Manager
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    30%
  • Housewife
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Sewing
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Parody. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parody 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 324 immigration records available for the last name Parody. 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 276 military records available for the last name Parody. For the veterans among your Parody ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parody lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Parody life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Parody in 1961 was 59, and 59 in 2004.

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