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Parmeter Family History

Parmeter Name Meaning

English: variant of Parmenter .

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


Similar surnames: Parmiter, Palmeter, Palmiter, Parmenter, Parmentier, Parmele

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Where is the Parmeter family from?

You can see how Parmeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parmeter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Parmeter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Parmeter families living in Ontario. This was about 43% of all the recorded Parmeter's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Parmeter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parmeter surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Parmeter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parmeter. 23% of Parmeter men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Parmeter women worked as a House Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parmeter were Farm Laborer and Cook. .

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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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Teacher
    11%
  • Cook
    11%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Parmeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parmeter 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Parmeter. 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 Parmeter. For the veterans among your Parmeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parmeter lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Parmeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Parmeter in 1959 was 54, and 81 in 2004.

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