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Parman Family History

Parman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Parmann: variant of Parr. Possibly an altered form of German Bärmann (see Barmann).

English: variant of Pearman.

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


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Where is the Parman family from?

You can see how Parman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 39 Parman families living in London. This was about 29% of all the recorded Parman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Parman families in 1891.
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What did your Parman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Sheet Metal Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Parman. 50% of Parman men worked as a Sheet Metal Worker and 91% of Parman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parman were Wood Machinist and General Press Hand.

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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

  • Sheet Metal Worker
    50%
  • Wood Machinist
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • General Press Hand
    10%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Parman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Parman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Parman. For the veterans among your Parman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Parman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Parman in 1958 was 42, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parman 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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