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Parmay Family History

Parmay 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: Parmar, Parma, Parman, Karman, Harman, Warman, Farman, Carman, Garay

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Where is the Parmay family from?

You can see how Parmay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parmay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Parmay family living in Maryland. This was about 50% of all the recorded Parmay's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Parmay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parmay 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 37 census records available for the last name Parmay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parmay 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Parmay. 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 2 military records available for the last name Parmay. For the veterans among your Parmay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parmay lifespan?

Average Parmay life expectancy in 1965 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parmay 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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