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Parlee Family History

Parlee Surname Meaning

Variant of Parlier.

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


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Where is the Parlee family from?

You can see how Parlee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parlee family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parlee families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 149 Parlee families living in New Brunswick. This was about 82% of all the recorded Parlee's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Parlee families in 1911.
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What did your Parlee ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Parlee. 48% of Parlee men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Parlee women worked as a Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parlee were Blacksmith and 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    48%
  • Labourer
    19%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Blacksmith
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Nurse
    43%
  • Student
    29%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Parlee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Parlee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parlee 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 736 immigration records available for the last name Parlee. 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 524 military records available for the last name Parlee. For the veterans among your Parlee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parlee lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Parlee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Parlee in 1944 was 32, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parlee 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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