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Parmentel Family History

Parmentel 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: Parmenter, Permenter, Parente, Parmentier, Pimentel, Parmeter, Parent

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Where is the Parmentel family from?

You can see how Parmentel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parmentel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Parmentel families living in Louisiana. This was about 80% of all the recorded Parmentel's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Parmentel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parmentel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Parmentel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Parmentel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parmentel 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Parmentel. 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 17 military records available for the last name Parmentel. For the veterans among your Parmentel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parmentel lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1976, in the United States, Parmentel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Parmentel in 1965 was 76, and 82 in 1976.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parmentel 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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