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Paro Name Meaning

Italian (Veneto): possibly from a shortening of parolo ‘copper pot or cauldron’ used to denote a maker or seller of such vessels or from Venetian dialect paro ‘pair couple’. Altered form of French Perrault and French Canadian Perron Compare Pero .

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


Similar surnames: Karo, Pardo, Pari, Pado, Caro, Pero, Palo, Faro, Parro, Piro

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Where is the Paro family from?

You can see how Paro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paro family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paro families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Paro families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Paro's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Paro families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paro. 20% of Paro men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Paro women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paro were Salesman and Teacher. .

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Labor
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Machine Operator
    10%
  • Nurse
    10%
  • Teacher
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Paro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paro 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 896 immigration records available for the last name Paro. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Paro. For the veterans among your Paro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paro lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Paro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Paro in 1950 was 47, and 84 in 2004.

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