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Paras Family History

Paras Surname Meaning

Asturian-Leonese: habitational name from a place called Paras the plural of Para.

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


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Where is the Paras family from?

You can see how Paras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paras family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Paras families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Paras family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Paras's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Paras families in 1891.
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What did your Paras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paras. 26% of Paras men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Paras women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paras were Proprietor and Servant.

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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
    26%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Waitress
    24%
  • New Worker
    16%
  • Servant
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Paras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paras 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Paras. 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 778 military records available for the last name Paras. For the veterans among your Paras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paras lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Paras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Paras in 1942 was 30, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paras 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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