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Parmeley Family History

Parmeley 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: Parmley, Parmele, Parmelee, Parmely, Parsley, Parmalee, Parmeter

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Where is the Parmeley family from?

You can see how Parmeley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parmeley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Parmeley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Parmeley families living in Glamorgan. This was about 93% of all the recorded Parmeley's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Parmeley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parmeley 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 Parmeley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Parmeley. 50% of Parmeley women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Parmeley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 719 census records available for the last name Parmeley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parmeley 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Parmeley. 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 174 military records available for the last name Parmeley. For the veterans among your Parmeley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parmeley lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Parmeley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Parmeley in 1958 was 46, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parmeley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parmeley 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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