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Padas Family History

Padas 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: Vadas, Panas, Papas, Ladas, Palas, Paras, Wadas, Paas, Pallas, Papa

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Where is the Padas family from?

You can see how Padas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Padas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Padas family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Padas's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Padas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Padas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Padas ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 94 census records available for the last name Padas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Padas 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Padas. 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 4 military records available for the last name Padas. For the veterans among your Padas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Padas lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1987, in the United States, Padas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Padas in 1983 was 58, and 76 in 1987.

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