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Paradiss Family History

Paradiss Surname 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: Paradise, Paradis, Paradiso, Paradine, Paris, Paredes, Parrish

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Where is the Paradiss family from?

You can see how Paradiss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paradiss family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Paradiss families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Paradiss's in USA. New York had the highest population of Paradiss families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paradiss 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 Paradiss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paradiss. 100% of Paradiss men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Paradiss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paradiss 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Paradiss. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Paradiss. For the veterans among your Paradiss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paradiss lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paradiss 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paradiss

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