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Parmlee Family History

Parmlee 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, Parmley, Parmelee, Parlee, Parsley, Parler, Plumlee, Parmer

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Where is the Parmlee family from?

You can see how Parmlee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parmlee family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Parmlee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Parmlee families living in Connecticut. This was about 36% of all the recorded Parmlee's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Parmlee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parmlee 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 Parmlee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parmlee. 40% of Parmlee men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Parmlee women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parmlee were Salesman and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Electrician
    20%
  • Salesman
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Laundress
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Parmlee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Parmlee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parmlee 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Parmlee. 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 229 military records available for the last name Parmlee. For the veterans among your Parmlee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parmlee lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Parmlee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Parmlee in 1965 was 89, and 75 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parmlee 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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