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Parham Family History

Parham Surname Meaning

English (southern): habitational name from any of the places in Suffolk and Sussex named in Old English with pere ‘pear’ + hām ‘homestead’ or hamm ‘water meadow’.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Parham family from?

You can see how Parham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 116 Parham families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Parham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Parham families in 1891.
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What did your Parham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Parham. 15% of Parham men worked as a Farmer and 80% of Parham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parham were Farm Labourer and Private Means.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farmer
    15%
  • General Labourer
    15%
  • Incapacitated
    13%
  • Farm Labourer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    4%
  • Domestic Servant
    3%
  • Private Means
    2%

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Census Records

There are 54,000 census records available for the last name Parham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parham 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Parham. 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 11,000 military records available for the last name Parham. For the veterans among your Parham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parham lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Parham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Parham in 1943 was 39, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parham 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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