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Paramore Family History

Paramore Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): nickname from Middle English paramour ‘lover sweetheart’ (Old French par amour ‘with love’).

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


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Where is the Paramore family from?

You can see how Paramore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paramore family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Paramore families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 52 Paramore families living in Kent. This was about 25% of all the recorded Paramore's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Paramore families in 1891.
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What did your Paramore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Paramore. 100% of Paramore men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Paramore women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Cook
    3%
  • Homeduties Not Paid
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%

What Paramore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Paramore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paramore 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 464 immigration records available for the last name Paramore. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Paramore. For the veterans among your Paramore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paramore lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Paramore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Paramore in 1946 was 43, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paramore 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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