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Parana Family History

Parana 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: Arana, Parada, Pacana, Rana, Parola, Arata, Barna, Araya, Pagan

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Where is the Parana family from?

You can see how Parana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parana family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Parana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Parana families living in Warwickshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Parana's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Parana families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parana 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 Parana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Parana. 48% of Parana 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
    48%
  • Truck Driver
    22%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Miner
    11%

What Parana family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 999 census records available for the last name Parana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parana 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Parana. 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 144 military records available for the last name Parana. For the veterans among your Parana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parana lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Parana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Parana in 1955 was 55, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parana

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parana 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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