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Paradas Family History

Paradas 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: Paradis, Parada, Paradise, Paredes, Barabas, Prada, Kardas, Paradiso

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Where is the Paradas family from?

You can see how Paradas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paradas family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Paradas family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Paradas's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Paradas families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Paradas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paradas 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Paradas. 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 3 military records available for the last name Paradas. For the veterans among your Paradas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paradas lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Paradas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Paradas in 1967 was 73, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paradas 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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