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Parmelle Family History

Parmelle Name 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: Parmele, Parmelee, Parnell, Parella, Marcelle, Parmalee, Parrella

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Where is the Parmelle family from?

You can see how Parmelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parmelle family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Parmelle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Parmelle family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Parmelle's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Parmelle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parmelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Parmelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parmelle. 28% of Parmelle men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Parmelle women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parmelle were Laborer and Cashier. .

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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 1940

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Manager
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Cashier
    34%
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Census Records

There are 780 census records available for the last name Parmelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parmelle 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Parmelle. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 128 military records available for the last name Parmelle. For the veterans among your Parmelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parmelle lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1991, in the United States, Parmelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Parmelle in 1976 was 47, and 41 in 1991.

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