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Parrit Family History

Parrit 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: Parrot, Parris, Garret, Paris, Harris, Parrott, Parfitt, Parrish

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Where is the Parrit family from?

You can see how Parrit families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parrit family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Parrit families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 5 Parrit families living in Connecticut. This was about 63% of all the recorded Parrit's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Parrit families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parrit surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Parrit. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parrit 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Parrit. 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 54 military records available for the last name Parrit. For the veterans among your Parrit ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parrit lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parrit

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