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Parmet Family History

Parmet 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: Paret, Parmer, Palmer, Garret, Farmer, Carmen, Parmar, Parent, Jarmer

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Where is the Parmet family from?

You can see how Parmet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parmet family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Parmet families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Parmet families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Parmet's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Parmet families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parmet 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 Parmet ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parmet. 67% of Parmet men worked as a Salesman and 58% of Parmet women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parmet were Clerk and Farm Work.

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    58%
  • Farm Work
    43%

What Parmet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 748 census records available for the last name Parmet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parmet 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 219 immigration records available for the last name Parmet. 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 152 military records available for the last name Parmet. For the veterans among your Parmet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parmet lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Parmet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Parmet in 1964 was 78, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parmet 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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