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Paraiso Family History

Paraiso Surname Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese (Paraíso): nickname from paraíso ‘paradise’.

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


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You can see how Paraiso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paraiso family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Paraiso families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Paraiso families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Paraiso's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Paraiso families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Paraiso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paraiso 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 253 immigration records available for the last name Paraiso. 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 34 military records available for the last name Paraiso. For the veterans among your Paraiso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paraiso lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Paraiso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Paraiso in 1955 was 28, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paraiso 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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