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Paradies Family History

Paradies Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): topographic name or house name from Middle High German paradīs(e) German Paradies ‘paradise park pleasure garden’ (see Paradise).

As a Jewish name it is artificial.

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


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Where is the Paradies family from?

You can see how Paradies families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paradies family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Paradies families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 20 Paradies families living in Quebec. This was about 74% of all the recorded Paradies's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Paradies families in 1911.
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What did your Paradies ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paradies. 36% of Paradies men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Paradies women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paradies were Salesman and Waitress.

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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
    36%
  • Proprietor
    22%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Paradies. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paradies 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 654 immigration records available for the last name Paradies. 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 291 military records available for the last name Paradies. For the veterans among your Paradies ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paradies lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Paradies life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Paradies in 1959 was 45, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paradies 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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