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Parler Name Meaning

German: from an agent derivative of Middle High German perle ‘pearl’ hence an occupational name for a beadworker embroiderer or pearl trader. Compare Pearl . The presence of -a- where standard German would have -e- is a feature of former eastern (i.e. Bohemian Silesian) dialects.

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


Similar surnames: Parker, Mahler, Sadler, Galler, Marler, Karter, Paller, Paler, Carter

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Where is the Parler family from?

You can see how Parler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 23 Parler families living in New Brunswick. This was about 79% of all the recorded Parler's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Parler families in 1911.
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What did your Parler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parler. 33% of Parler men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Parler women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parler were Farm Laborer and Maid. .

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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
    33%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    10%
  • Servant
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Parler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parler 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Parler. 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 698 military records available for the last name Parler. For the veterans among your Parler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parler lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Parler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Parler in 1954 was 50, and 64 in 2004.

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