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Parros Family History

Parros 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: Parrot, Barros, Parras, Parris, Parro, Parrow, Parkos, Carro, Barrow

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Where is the Parros family from?

You can see how Parros families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parros family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Parros families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Parros family living in Arizona. This was about 50% of all the recorded Parros's in USA. Arizona and 1 other state had the highest population of Parros families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parros 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 Parros ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Parros. 46% of Parros men worked as a Labor.

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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

  • Labor
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Day Worker
    19%

What Parros family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Parros. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parros 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Parros. 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 157 military records available for the last name Parros. For the veterans among your Parros ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parros lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2001, in the United States, Parros life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Parros in 1944 was 21, and 73 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parros

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parros 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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