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Parez Family History

Parez Surname Meaning

Hispanic: altered form of Spanish Pérez (see Perez).

Czech (Pařez): nickname from pařez ‘(tree) stump’.

In some cases possibly also French (Nord) Walloon and Flemish: variant of Paré (see Pare) or Paret.

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


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Where is the Parez family from?

You can see how Parez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parez family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Parez families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 54 Parez families living in Texas. This was about 74% of all the recorded Parez's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Parez families in 1880.
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What did your Parez ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parez. 53% of Parez men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Parez women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Parez were Farmer and Cook.

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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
    53%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Operator
    8%
  • Farmer
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    40%
  • Housewife
    40%
  • Cook
    20%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Parez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parez 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 Parez. 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 209 military records available for the last name Parez. For the veterans among your Parez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parez lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Parez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Parez in 1958 was 58, and 80 in 2002.

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