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Parent Family History

Parent Name Meaning

French and Walloon: from Old French parent ‘father’ a relationship name used to differentiate a father and son with the same personal name. Compare Parrent 2 and Parron English: nickname from Middle English parent ‘parent ancestor relative’ (Old French parent Latin parens). English: nickname from Middle English paraunt ‘eminent notable’ (Old French parant) perhaps denoting someone of an imposing appearance.

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

Similar surnames: Brent, Argent, Largent, Sargent, Parrent, Parente, Parrot, Parrett

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Where is the Parent family from?

You can see how Parent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parent family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parent families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3,253 Parent families living in Quebec. This was about 82% of all the recorded Parent's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Parent families in 1911.

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What did your Parent ancestors do for a living?

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

Cultivateur
21%
Journalier
15%
Farmer
9%
Commis
4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

Servante
10%
Couturire
9%
Commis
8%
Stenographer
5%

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Census Records
There are 120,000 census records available for the last name Parent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parent 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Parent. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Parent. For the veterans among your Parent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.
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Census Records

There are 120,000 census records available for the last name Parent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parent 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Parent. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Parent. For the veterans among your Parent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parent lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Parent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Parent in 1941 was 55, and 77 in 2004.

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