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Paara Family History

Paara 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: Paar, Para, Waara, Parra, Papa, Bara, Taira, Haar, Vara, Palla

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Where is the Paara family from?

You can see how Paara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paara family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Paara family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Paara's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Paara families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paara 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 Paara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paara. 100% of Paara men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Paara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 83 census records available for the last name Paara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paara 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Paara. 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 13 military records available for the last name Paara. For the veterans among your Paara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paara lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Paara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Paara in 1974 was 84, and 80 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paara 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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