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Parma Name Meaning

Italian (northern): habitational name from Parma in northern Italy or from the same word used as a personal name.

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


Similar surnames: Palma, Palm, Parola, Para, Perna, Parra, Parga, Poma, Farm, Gama

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Where is the Parma family from?

You can see how Parma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parma family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Parma families living in Warwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Parma's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Parma families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parma 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 Parma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parma. 33% of Parma men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Parma women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parma were Cabinet Maker and Farm Laborer. .

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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
    33%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Cabinet Maker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    38%
  • None
    13%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Parma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parma 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 860 immigration records available for the last name Parma. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Parma. For the veterans among your Parma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parma lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Parma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Parma in 1959 was 54, and 80 in 2004.

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