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Parolek Family History

Parolek 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, Parsley, Parler, Parizek, Rolek, Darilek, Prosek, Parmley

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Where is the Parolek family from?

You can see how Parolek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parolek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Parolek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Parolek families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Parolek's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Parolek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parolek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Parolek ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Parolek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parolek 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Parolek. 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 7 military records available for the last name Parolek. For the veterans among your Parolek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parolek lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Parolek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Parolek in 1972 was 91, and 83 in 2001.

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