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Parentis Family History

Parentis Name 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: Parenti, Prentis, Parent, Parente, Paretti, Prentiss, Paris, Paredes

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Where is the Parentis family from?

You can see how Parentis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parentis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Parentis family living in Alaska. This was about 50% of all the recorded Parentis's in USA. Alaska and 1 other state had the highest population of Parentis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parentis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Parentis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Parentis. 100% of Parentis men worked as a Tailor. .

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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 1940

  • Tailor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Parentis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parentis 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Parentis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 12 military records available for the last name Parentis. For the veterans among your Parentis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parentis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Parentis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Parentis in 1969 was 84, and 39 in 1996.

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