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Parett Family History

Parett 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: Parent, Paret, Parrett, Parlett, Paretti, Marett, Pagett, Brett

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Where is the Parett family from?

You can see how Parett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Parett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Parett families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Parett's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Parett families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parett 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 Parett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parett. 58% of Parett men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Parett women worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    58%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Parett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 887 census records available for the last name Parett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parett 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Parett. 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 94 military records available for the last name Parett. For the veterans among your Parett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parett lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1991, in the United States, Parett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Parett in 1967 was 71, and 66 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parett 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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