Origins of the Parsons surname

What does the name Parsons mean?

The origin of the surname Parsons is English. It has two similar origins that give clues as to the heritage of the bearer. Firstly, it can be an occupational surname that refers to a servant or member of a parson's household. It can also possibly be given to someone who is the son of a parson and their heirs.

Alternative variations of the name Parsons

Parsons, Parson, Persons, Parrson, Parrsons

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OrkneyShetlandHighlandsWestern IslesGrampianTaysideCentralStrathclydeFifeLothianBordersDumfriesNorth East 249North West 397Isle of Man 13Yorkshire 812East Midlands 536West Midlands 1385East 1017London 4750South East 3044South West 2032South Wales 720Mid Wales 42West Wales 1North Wales 49Republic of IrelandNorthern Ireland

In 1921, most Parsonses lived in london

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34,000 Parsons Travel & migration records
230,000 Parsonses found in all Census records

Interesting facts about Parsons

How common is your surname?

152nd most common surname in the UK

We have for the Parsons surname. The oldest one dates back to 1220.

Who were Parsonses most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Parsons first names?

William

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Mary

Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Parsonses

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common female occupations for Parsonses in 1921

Dressmaker

1,237

Laundress

893

Domestic Servant

629

General Servant Domestic

603

House Servant

467

Common male occupations for Parsonses in 1921

Agricultural Labourer

1,286

General Labourer

910

Carpenter

846

Farm Labourer

765

Farmer

585

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