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Paru Family History

Paru 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: Park, Parr, Pau, Para, Pare, Pari, Peru, Paro, Palu, Mark

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Where is the Paru family from?

You can see how Paru families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paru family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Paru families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Paru families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Paru's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Paru families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paru 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 194 census records available for the last name Paru. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paru 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Paru. 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 12 military records available for the last name Paru. For the veterans among your Paru ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paru lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2002, in the United States, Paru life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Paru in 1982 was 68, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paru 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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