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Parnham Family History

Parnham Surname Meaning

English: habitational name perhaps from Parnham in Beaminster (Dorset) which is recorded as Perham in 1228 and Parnham in 143. The placename appears to derive from Old English peru ‘pear’ + hām ‘village, homestead’ or hamm ‘water meadow’.

Alternatively, perhaps from a lost or unidentified place so named.

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


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You can see how Parnham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parnham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Parnham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 21 Parnham families living in Ontario. This was about 95% of all the recorded Parnham's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Parnham families in 1911.
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What did your Parnham ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Parnham. 100% of Parnham men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Parnham women worked as an Income.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Parnham. 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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There are 970 military records available for the last name Parnham. For the veterans among your Parnham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parnham lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Parnham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Parnham in 1963 was 75, and 81 in 2003.

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