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Parraga Family History

Parraga Surname Meaning

Spanish (Párraga): habitational name from an old variant of the Galician placename Parga (see Parga).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Parraga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parraga family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Parraga families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 4 Parraga families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Parraga's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Parraga families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Parraga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parraga 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Parraga. 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 19 military records available for the last name Parraga. For the veterans among your Parraga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parraga lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Parraga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Parraga in 1978 was 76, and 68 in 2004.

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