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Parlos Family History

Parlos 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: Palos, Harlos, Paulos, Parlow, Carlos, Parkos, Pallas, Parson, Paris

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Where is the Parlos family from?

You can see how Parlos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parlos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Parlos family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Parlos's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Parlos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parlos 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 Parlos ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Parlos. 50% of Parlos men worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Parlos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 117 census records available for the last name Parlos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parlos 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Parlos. 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 28 military records available for the last name Parlos. For the veterans among your Parlos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parlos lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Parlos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Parlos in 1974 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parlos 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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