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Parmann Family History

Parmann 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: Karmann, Barmann, Parman, Permann, Harmann, Karman, Harman, Warman

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Where is the Parmann family from?

You can see how Parmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parmann family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Parmann families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 2 Parmann families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Parmann's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Parmann families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parmann 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 Parmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Parmann. 100% of Parmann men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 222 census records available for the last name Parmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parmann 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Parmann. 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 191 military records available for the last name Parmann. For the veterans among your Parmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parmann lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Parmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Parmann in 1955 was 51, and 60 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parmann 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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