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Paragon Family History

Paragon 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: Aragon, Naragon, Dragon, Parson, Parton, Pardon, Paramo, Aragona

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Where is the Paragon family from?

You can see how Paragon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paragon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Paragon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Paragon families living in Kentucky. This was about 53% of all the recorded Paragon's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Paragon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paragon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 779 census records available for the last name Paragon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paragon 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Paragon. 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 35 military records available for the last name Paragon. For the veterans among your Paragon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paragon lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Paragon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Paragon in 1962 was 64, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paragon 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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