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Paragas Name Meaning

Filipino: occupational name derived from Ilokano ragas ‘to cut to trim; to shorten (clothes)’.

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


Similar surnames: Barabas, Paradis, Vargas, Parada, Barajas, Parga, Panagos, Paras

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Where is the Paragas family from?

You can see how Paragas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paragas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Paragas families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Paragas family living in Delaware. This was about 50% of all the recorded Paragas's in USA. Delaware had the highest population of Paragas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 88 census records available for the last name Paragas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paragas 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Paragas. 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 113 military records available for the last name Paragas. For the veterans among your Paragas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paragas lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Paragas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Paragas in 1977 was 63, and 88 in 2004.

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