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Parmen Family History

Parmen 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: Carmen, Parten, Paumen, Parman, Parmer, Parden, Palmer, Harben

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Where is the Parmen family from?

You can see how Parmen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parmen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Parmen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Parmen families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Parmen's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Parmen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parmen 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 Parmen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parmen. 72% of Parmen men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Parmen women worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Tool And Die Maker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Parmen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 429 census records available for the last name Parmen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parmen 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Parmen. 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 18 military records available for the last name Parmen. For the veterans among your Parmen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parmen lifespan?

Average Parmen life expectancy in 1999 was 97 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parmen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parmen 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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