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Parmington Family History

Parmington 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: Warmington, Partington, Armington, Harrington, Warrington, Barrington

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Where is the Parmington family from?

You can see how Parmington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parmington family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Parmington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Parmington family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Parmington's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Parmington families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parmington 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 Parmington ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Parmington. 100% of Parmington men 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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Parmington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parmington 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Parmington. 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 44 military records available for the last name Parmington. For the veterans among your Parmington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parmington lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1991, in the United States, Parmington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Parmington in 1974 was 78, and 60 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parmington 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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