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Parslow Name Meaning

English: Anglicized form of the Old French nickname passe lewe ‘cross the water’; see Pashley .

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


Similar surnames: Marlow, Partlow, Harlow, Parsley, Pardoe, Carow, Harshaw, Pawson

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Where is the Parslow family from?

You can see how Parslow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parslow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parslow families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 5 Parslow families living in New York. This was about 83% of all the recorded Parslow's in USA. New York had the highest population of Parslow families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parslow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Parslow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parslow. 43% of Parslow men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Parslow women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parslow were Manager and Secretary. .

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Mechanic
    9%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    28%
  • Inspector
    17%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Secretary
    12%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Parslow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Parslow. For the veterans among your Parslow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parslow lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Parslow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Parslow in 1954 was 57, and 62 in 2004.

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