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Paramo Name Meaning

Spanish and Galician (Páramo): habitational name from any of numerous places called Paramo in particular those in the provinces of Lugo (Galicia) Léon Palencia and Burgos from páramo ‘wasteland bare plateau’.

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


Similar surnames: Prado, Parada, Ramo, Prato, Parco, Alamo, Para, Varano, Caram, Carano

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Where is the Paramo family from?

You can see how Paramo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paramo family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Paramo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Paramo families living in London. This was about 78% of all the recorded Paramo's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Paramo families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paramo surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paramo ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Paramo. 100% of Paramo women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Paramo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paramo 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 834 immigration records available for the last name Paramo. 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 124 military records available for the last name Paramo. For the veterans among your Paramo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paramo lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Paramo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Paramo in 1955 was 40, and 72 in 2004.

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