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Parral Family History

Parral Name Meaning

Spanish: topographic name from parral ‘vineyard vine arbor’ or a habitational name from any of the places called Parral.

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


Similar surnames: Parra, Parran, Parras, Harral, Arras, Barra, Marra, Porras, Carrel

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Where is the Parral family from?

You can see how Parral families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parral family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Parral families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 3 Parral families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Parral's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Parral families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parral surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Parral ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parral. 34% of Parral men worked as a Tailor and 100% of Parral women worked as a House Work. .

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Machinist
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%
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Census Records

There are 598 census records available for the last name Parral. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parral 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Parral. 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 22 military records available for the last name Parral. For the veterans among your Parral ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parral lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Parral life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Parral in 1968 was 65, and 68 in 2003.

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