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Parlon Family History

Parlon 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: Parson, Parton, Pardon, Parlin, Parlow, Carlon, Baron, Karlin, Carlin

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Where is the Parlon family from?

You can see how Parlon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parlon family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parlon families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Parlon family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Parlon's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Parlon families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parlon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Parlon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parlon. 36% of Parlon men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Parlon women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    36%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Accountant
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 783 census records available for the last name Parlon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parlon 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Parlon. 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 130 military records available for the last name Parlon. For the veterans among your Parlon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parlon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Parlon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Parlon in 1965 was 68, and 92 in 2003.

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