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Paranich Family History

Paranich 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: Vranich, Marinich, Franich, Kranich, Panich, Paradise, Stanich

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Where is the Paranich family from?

You can see how Paranich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paranich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Paranich family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Paranich's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Paranich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paranich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paranich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paranich. 58% of Paranich men worked as a Miner. .

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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

  • Miner
    58%
  • Laborer
    43%
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What Paranich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 179 census records available for the last name Paranich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paranich 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Paranich. 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 40 military records available for the last name Paranich. For the veterans among your Paranich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paranich lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Paranich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Paranich in 1959 was 47, and 81 in 2004.

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