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Parmel Family History

Parmel 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: Harmel, Carmel, Karmel, Armel, Parmer, Parcel, Parmele, Parmely

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Where is the Parmel family from?

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

What did your Parmel ancestors do for a living?

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

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 388 census records available for the last name Parmel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parmel 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Parmel. 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 31 military records available for the last name Parmel. For the veterans among your Parmel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parmel lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1981, in the United States, Parmel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Parmel in 1966 was 74, and 83 in 1981.

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