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Paria Family History

Paria 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: Paris, Maria, Faria, Para, Parra, Parsa, Parma, Pari, Baria, Parga

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Where is the Paria family from?

You can see how Paria families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paria family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Paria families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 6 Paria families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Paria's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Paria families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paria 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 Paria ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paria. 32% of Paria men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Paria women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paria were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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
    32%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Dishwasher
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Dressmaker
    23%
  • Waitress
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%

What Paria family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 999 census records available for the last name Paria. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paria 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 458 immigration records available for the last name Paria. 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 454 military records available for the last name Paria. For the veterans among your Paria ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paria lifespan?

Average Paria life expectancy in 1999 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paria 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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