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Parras Family History

Parras Surname Meaning

Spanish and Portuguese: topographic name meaning ‘vine bowers’ from the plural of Parra.

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


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Where is the Parras family from?

You can see how Parras families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parras family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Parras families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 33 Parras families living in Quebec. This was about 79% of all the recorded Parras's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Parras families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parras 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 Parras ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parras. 58% of Parras men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Parras women worked as a Housework.

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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
    58%
  • Waiter
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Parras family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Parras. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parras 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Parras. 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 345 military records available for the last name Parras. For the veterans among your Parras ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parras lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Parras life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Parras in 1960 was 49, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Parras

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Parras 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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