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Parada Name Meaning

Galician Asturian-Leonese and Portuguese: habitational name from any of numerous places called Parada predominantly in Galicia (Spain) but also in Asturias (Spain) León and northern Portugal.

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


Similar surnames: Prada, Prado, Pereda, Para, Parga, Parra, Rada, Araya, Varady

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Where is the Parada family from?

You can see how Parada families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Parada family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Parada families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 24 Parada families living in New Mexico. This was about 56% of all the recorded Parada's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Parada families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Parada surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Parada ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Parada. 57% of Parada men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Parada women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    57%
  • Miner
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Chipper
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Parada. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Parada 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Parada. 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 530 military records available for the last name Parada. For the veterans among your Parada ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Parada lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Parada life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Parada in 1947 was 43, and 67 in 2004.

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