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Parmatier Family History

Parmatier 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: Palmatier, Parmentier, Palmateer, Parmeter, Parmiter, Prater, Portier

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Where is the Parmatier family from?

You can see how Parmatier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parmatier family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Parmatier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Parmatier family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Parmatier's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Parmatier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parmatier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Parmatier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parmatier 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Parmatier. 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 65 military records available for the last name Parmatier. For the veterans among your Parmatier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parmatier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Parmatier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Parmatier in 1966 was 68, and 41 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parmatier 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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