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Parda Family History

Parda 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: Carda, Pardo, Parada, Para, Parra, Parsa, Varda, Parma, Pardi, Parde

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Where is the Parda family from?

You can see how Parda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parda family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Parda families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Parda families living in Essex. This was about 42% of all the recorded Parda's in United Kingdom. Essex and 1 other county had the highest population of Parda families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parda 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 Parda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parda. 35% of Parda men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Parda women worked as a Winder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parda were Weaver and Housework.

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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
    35%
  • Machinist
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Weaver
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    25%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Home
    25%
  • Housework
    25%

What Parda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Parda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parda 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 468 immigration records available for the last name Parda. 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 406 military records available for the last name Parda. For the veterans among your Parda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parda lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Parda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Parda in 1954 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parda 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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