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Pardis Family History

Pardis 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: Paris, Paradis, Dardis, Pardi, Ardis, Parris, Mardis, Parvis

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Where is the Pardis family from?

You can see how Pardis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pardis family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Pardis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 5 Pardis families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Pardis's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Pardis families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pardis 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 Pardis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pardis. 50% of Pardis men worked as a Truck Driver and 34% of Pardis women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pardis were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Telephone Operator
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Pardis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 567 census records available for the last name Pardis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pardis 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Pardis. 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 54 military records available for the last name Pardis. For the veterans among your Pardis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pardis lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Pardis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pardis in 1966 was 78, and 62 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pardis 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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