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Pargment Family History

Pargment 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: Sargent, Parent, Largent, Argent, Parchment, Payment, Arment, Parrent

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Where is the Pargment family from?

You can see how Pargment families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pargment family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pargment families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Pargment families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Pargment's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pargment families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pargment surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pargment ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pargment ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Pargment. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pargment 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Pargment. 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 6 military records available for the last name Pargment. For the veterans among your Pargment ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pargment lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1979, in the United States, Pargment life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pargment in 1968 was 49, and 87 in 1979.

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