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Parrie Family History

Parrie Surname Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


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Where is the Parrie family from?

You can see how Parrie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parrie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Parrie families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 17 Parrie families living in Ontario. This was about 25% of all the recorded Parrie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Parrie families in 1911.
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What did your Parrie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Parrie. 60% of Parrie 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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Parrie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parrie 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Parrie. 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 179 military records available for the last name Parrie. For the veterans among your Parrie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parrie lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Parrie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Parrie in 1966 was 51, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parrie 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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