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Paros Family History

Paros 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, Baros, Aros, Jaros, Palos, Panos, Pazos, Paras, Yaros, Parys

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Where is the Paros family from?

You can see how Paros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paros family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Paros families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Paros families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Paros's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Paros families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paros 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 Paros ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Household Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Paros. 100% of Paros women worked as an Unpaid Household Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Household Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 930 census records available for the last name Paros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paros 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 423 immigration records available for the last name Paros. 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 148 military records available for the last name Paros. For the veterans among your Paros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paros lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Paros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Paros in 1963 was 79, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paros

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paros 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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