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Paraskevas Family History

Paraskevas 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: Parkes, Pariseau, Parsells, Praska, Parsons, Paske, Parsley, Paredes

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Where is the Paraskevas family from?

You can see how Paraskevas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paraskevas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Paraskevas families living in Iowa. This was about 20% of all the recorded Paraskevas's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Paraskevas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paraskevas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paraskevas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paraskevas. 34% of Paraskevas men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Waiter
    20%
  • Chef
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%
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Census Records

There are 629 census records available for the last name Paraskevas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paraskevas 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 968 immigration records available for the last name Paraskevas. 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 212 military records available for the last name Paraskevas. For the veterans among your Paraskevas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paraskevas lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Paraskevas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Paraskevas in 1962 was 74, and 82 in 2004.

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