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Paries Family History

Paries 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, Aries, Pries, Parnes, Faries, Parkes, Barnes, Marie, Fries

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Where is the Paries family from?

You can see how Paries families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paries family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Paries families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Paries family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Paries's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Paries families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paries 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 Paries ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Hairdresser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paries. 100% of Paries men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Paries women worked as a Hairdresser.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Hairdresser
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Paries. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paries 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 182 immigration records available for the last name Paries. 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 160 military records available for the last name Paries. For the veterans among your Paries ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paries lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Paries life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Paries in 1968 was 72, and 51 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paries

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paries 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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