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Parmilee Family History

Parmilee 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: Parmalee, Parmelee, Parmley, Parmele, Parmiter, Parlee, Parsley

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Where is the Parmilee family from?

You can see how Parmilee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parmilee family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Parmilee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Parmilee families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Parmilee's in USA. New York had the highest population of Parmilee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parmilee 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 160 census records available for the last name Parmilee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parmilee 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Parmilee. 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 13 military records available for the last name Parmilee. For the veterans among your Parmilee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parmilee lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parmilee 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parmilee

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