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Parmely Family History

Parmely Name Meaning

English: variant of Parmley .

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


Similar surnames: Parmele, Parmelee, Percell, Arey, Parmer, Parcel, Parcell, Harvel

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Where is the Parmely family from?

You can see how Parmely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parmely family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parmely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Parmely families living in Durham. This was about 80% of all the recorded Parmely's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Parmely families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parmely surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Parmely ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Parmely. 100% of Parmely women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Parmely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parmely 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Parmely. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 434 military records available for the last name Parmely. For the veterans among your Parmely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parmely lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Parmely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Parmely in 1957 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

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