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Parleman Family History

Parleman Surname 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: Harleman, Alleman, Parkman, Hardeman, Parchman, Vardeman, Aleman

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Where is the Parleman family from?

You can see how Parleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parleman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parleman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Parleman family living in Peeblesshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Parleman's in Scotland. Peeblesshire had the highest population of Parleman families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parleman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Parleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parleman. 34% of Parleman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Parleman women worked as a Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Parleman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Parleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parleman 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Parleman. 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 18 military records available for the last name Parleman. For the veterans among your Parleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parleman lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Parleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Parleman in 1974 was 66, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parleman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parleman ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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