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Paresi Family History

Paresi Name 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: Parisi, Paris, Mares, Barsi, Parodi, Parent, Bares, Ciresi, Ares

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Where is the Paresi family from?

You can see how Paresi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paresi family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Paresi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 13 Paresi families living in New York. This was about 65% of all the recorded Paresi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Paresi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paresi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paresi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Finisher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paresi. 75% of Paresi men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Paresi women worked as a Finisher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paresi were Machinist and Packer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Machinist
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Finisher
    50%
  • Packer
    50%
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What Paresi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 611 census records available for the last name Paresi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paresi 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Paresi. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 140 military records available for the last name Paresi. For the veterans among your Paresi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paresi lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Paresi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Paresi in 1964 was 76, and 81 in 2004.

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