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Parol Family History

Parol 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: Parola, Karol, Carol, Paro, Baron, Paul, Harold, Parson, Paris, Pool

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Where is the Parol family from?

You can see how Parol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parol family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parol families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Parol family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Parol's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Parol families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parol surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Parol ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Parol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parol 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 160 immigration records available for the last name Parol. 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 39 military records available for the last name Parol. For the veterans among your Parol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parol lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Parol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Parol in 1968 was 71, and 90 in 2002.

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