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Paroo Family History

Paroo 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: Pardo, Parco, Parro, Paro, Baron, Carro, Barco, Parson, Paris, Parola

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Where is the Paroo family from?

You can see how Paroo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paroo family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Paroo families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Paroo's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Paroo families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paroo 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 19 census records available for the last name Paroo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paroo 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Paroo. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Paroo. For the veterans among your Paroo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paroo lifespan?

Between 1989 and 2004, in the United States, Paroo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Paroo in 1989 was 41, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paroo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paroo 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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