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Paor Family History

Paor 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: Parr, Paar, Pajor, Poor, Pao, Pair, Pan, Pak, Bao, Pang

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Where is the Paor family from?

You can see how Paor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paor family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Paor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Paor families living in New Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Paor's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Paor families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paor 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 76 census records available for the last name Paor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paor 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Paor. 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 5 military records available for the last name Paor. For the veterans among your Paor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paor lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paor 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paor

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