Parmelee Family History

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Parmelee Name Meaning

Variant spelling of English Parmley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Parmele, Parmalee, Parmely, Farlee, Plumlee, Parmeter, Paredez

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Parmelee Family Origin

Where is the Parmelee family from?

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    You can see how Parmelee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parmelee family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Parmelee families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 54 Parmelee families living in Connecticut. This was about 52% of all the recorded Parmelee's in the USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Parmelee families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parmelee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Parmelee Family Occupations

    What did your Parmelee ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, a less common occupation for the Parmelee family was Day Laborer. The most common Parmelee occupation in the USA was Farmer. 29% of Parmelee's were Farmers. Farmer, Keeping House and Carpenter were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Parmelee.

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    • Farmer

      29%

    • Keeping House

      7%

    • Carpenter

      4%

    • Day Laborer

      2%

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

    Parmelee Historical Records

    What Parmelee family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Parmelee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parmelee census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Parmelee

    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Parmelee. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Parmelee. For the veterans among your Parmelee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Parmelee Life Expectancy

    What is the average Parmelee lifespan?

    Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Parmelee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Parmelee in 1941 was 59, and 87 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parmelee

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parmelee ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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