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Parara Family History

Parara 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: Parada, Parra, Parola, Arora, Arata, Barbara, Araya, Prada, Barra

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Where is the Parara family from?

You can see how Parara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parara family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Parara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Parara family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Parara's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Parara families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Parara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Parara. 100% of Parara men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Parara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 221 census records available for the last name Parara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parara 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Parara. 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 37 military records available for the last name Parara. For the veterans among your Parara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parara lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1999, in the United States, Parara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Parara in 1985 was 58, and 67 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parara 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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