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Paresa Family History

Paresa 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: Parsa, Pareja, Paris, Parola, Mares, Varela, Parent, Bares, Ares

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Where is the Paresa family from?

You can see how Paresa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paresa family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Paresa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 11 Paresa families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Paresa's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Paresa families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paresa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paresa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paresa. 100% of Paresa 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 Paresa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 290 census records available for the last name Paresa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paresa 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Paresa. 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 32 military records available for the last name Paresa. For the veterans among your Paresa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paresa lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Paresa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Paresa in 1957 was 44, and 81 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paresa 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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