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Paradee Family History

Paradee Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Paradis.

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


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Where is the Paradee family from?

You can see how Paradee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paradee family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paradee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Paradee families living in Quebec. This was about 50% of all the recorded Paradee's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Paradee families in 1911.
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What did your Paradee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paradee. 46% of Paradee men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Paradee women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Paradee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Paradee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paradee 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Paradee. 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 334 military records available for the last name Paradee. For the veterans among your Paradee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paradee lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Paradee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Paradee in 1945 was 42, and 63 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paradee 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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