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Parmiter Family History

Parmiter Name Meaning

English: variant of Parmenter .

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


Similar surnames: Parmeter, Palmiter, Palmeter, Parmer, Palmatier, Gaiter, Paynter

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Where is the Parmiter family from?

You can see how Parmiter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parmiter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parmiter families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 41 Parmiter families living in Hampshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Parmiter's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Parmiter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parmiter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Parmiter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bank Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Parmiter. 50% of Parmiter men worked as a Bank Clerk and 82% of Parmiter women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parmiter were Carpenter joiner and Paid Housekeeper. .

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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 1939

  • Bank Clerk
    50%
  • Carpenter joiner
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Private Means
    9%
  • Retired
    4%
  • Paid Housekeeper
    4%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Parmiter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parmiter 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 626 immigration records available for the last name Parmiter. 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 485 military records available for the last name Parmiter. For the veterans among your Parmiter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parmiter lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Parmiter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Parmiter in 1959 was 53, and 84 in 2004.

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