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Paralis Family History

Paralis 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: Paradis, Karalis, Paradise, Paris, Paradiso, Pavlis, Papalia, Perales

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Where is the Paralis family from?

You can see how Paralis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paralis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Paralis family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Paralis's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Paralis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paralis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Paralis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paralis 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Paralis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Paralis. For the veterans among your Paralis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paralis lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Paralis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Paralis in 1969 was 87, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paralis 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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