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Paruolo Family History

Paruolo 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: Parola, Priolo, Marullo, Bartolo, Paulo, Paolo, Carullo, Parillo

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Where is the Paruolo family from?

You can see how Paruolo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paruolo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Paruolo families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Paruolo's in USA. New York had the highest population of Paruolo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paruolo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paruolo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paruolo. 34% of Paruolo men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Paruolo women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    34%
  • Painter
    17%
  • Helper
    17%
  • Operator
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Paruolo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Paruolo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paruolo 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Paruolo. 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 262 military records available for the last name Paruolo. For the veterans among your Paruolo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paruolo lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Paruolo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Paruolo in 1963 was 67, and 83 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paruolo 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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