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Parlis Family History

Parlis 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: Paris, Pavlis, Parlin, Parris, Parvis, Perlis, Pallas, Karlin, Carlin

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Where is the Parlis family from?

You can see how Parlis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parlis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Parlis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 6 Parlis families living in Michigan. This was about 86% of all the recorded Parlis's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Parlis families in 1880.
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What did your Parlis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Parlis. 100% of Parlis men 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Parlis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parlis 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Parlis. 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 76 military records available for the last name Parlis. For the veterans among your Parlis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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