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Parmerton Family History

Parmerton 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: Palmerton, Parkerson, Alderton, Preston, Allerton, Parton, Patterson

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Where is the Parmerton family from?

You can see how Parmerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parmerton family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Parmerton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Parmerton families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Parmerton's in USA. New York had the highest population of Parmerton families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parmerton 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 Parmerton ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Parmerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parmerton 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Parmerton. 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 32 military records available for the last name Parmerton. For the veterans among your Parmerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parmerton lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Parmerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Parmerton in 1977 was 87, and 79 in 2004.

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