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Parrill Family History

Parrill Name Meaning

English: from a Middle English personal name a pet form of Peter . Compare Parrott .

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


Similar surnames: Parrillo, Parrish, Perrell, Parrilla, Harrell, Zarrilli, Parnell

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Where is the Parrill family from?

You can see how Parrill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parrill family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Parrill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Parrill families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Parrill's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Parrill families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parrill surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Parrill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parrill. 22% of Parrill men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Parrill women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parrill were Clerk and Housework. .

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Parrill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parrill 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Parrill. 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 422 military records available for the last name Parrill. For the veterans among your Parrill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parrill lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Parrill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Parrill in 1953 was 52, and 72 in 2004.

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