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Parada Family History

Parada Surname Meaning

Galician Asturian-Leonese and Portuguese: habitational name from any of numerous places called Parada predominantly in Galicia (Spain)

but also in Asturias (Spain), León, and northern Portugal.

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


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Where is the Parada family from?

You can see how Parada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parada family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Parada families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 38 Parada families living in Quebec. This was about 90% of all the recorded Parada's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Parada families in 1911.
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What did your Parada ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivateur was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Parada. 34% of Parada men worked as a Cultivateur.

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivateur
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Parada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parada 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Parada. 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 530 military records available for the last name Parada. For the veterans among your Parada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parada lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Parada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Parada in 1947 was 43, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parada

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parada 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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