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Paradine Family History

Paradine Surname Meaning

English (Buckinghamshire): perhaps a variant of Parrington from Middle English Parentin with shortening of the middle syllable.

Perhaps an Anglicized form of Flemish (Middle Dutch) Paridaan which is said to be a pet form of the personal name found in a medieval romance Paridis.

This name denotes Paris, son of Priam, king of Troy.

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


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Where is the Paradine family from?

You can see how Paradine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paradine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Paradine families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 13 Paradine families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Paradine's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Paradine families in 1911.
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What did your Paradine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Postman and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Paradine. 50% of Paradine men worked as a Postman and 92% of Paradine women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paradine were Motory Lorry Driver and 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 1939

  • Postman
    50%
  • Brickworker (loader)
    25%
  • Motory Lorry Driver
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Housekeeper
    4%
  • Housewife
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Paradine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paradine 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 309 immigration records available for the last name Paradine. 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 279 military records available for the last name Paradine. For the veterans among your Paradine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paradine lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Paradine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Paradine in 1963 was 56, and 80 in 2004.

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