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Parratt Name Meaning

English (Surrey and Yorkshire): variant of Parrott .

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


Similar surnames: Parrott, Sarratt, Parrett, Garratt, Barratt, Jarratt, Barrett

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Where is the Parratt family from?

You can see how Parratt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parratt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parratt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there was 1 Parratt family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Parratt's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Parratt families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parratt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Parratt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parratt. 32% of Parratt men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Parratt women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parratt were Farming and Clerk. .

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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

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    4%
  • Farming
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Teacher
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%
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Census Records

There are 28,000 census records available for the last name Parratt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parratt 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Parratt. 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 Parratt. For the veterans among your Parratt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parratt lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Parratt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Parratt in 1961 was 72, and 86 in 2004.

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