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Parramore Family History

Parramore Name Meaning

English: variant of Paramore .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Naramore, Narramore, Laramore, Paramore, Barmore, Padmore, Prigmore

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Where is the Parramore family from?

You can see how Parramore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parramore family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Parramore families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Parramore family living in Prince Edward Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Parramore's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Parramore families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parramore surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Parramore ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parramore. 24% of Parramore men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Parramore women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parramore were Farming and Housekeeping. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Cook
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Housekeeping
    8%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Parramore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parramore 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 417 immigration records available for the last name Parramore. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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What is the average Parramore lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Parramore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Parramore in 1955 was 41, and 72 in 2004.

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