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Paza Family History

Paza 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: Papa, Maza, Pala, Paz, Panza, Para, Caza, Daza, Plaza, Laza

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Where is the Paza family from?

You can see how Paza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paza family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Paza families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Paza families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Paza's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Paza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paza surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paza. 100% of Paza 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 148 census records available for the last name Paza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paza 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Paza. 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 50 military records available for the last name Paza. For the veterans among your Paza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paza lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1996, in the United States, Paza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Paza in 1984 was 68, and 72 in 1996.

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