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Paele Family History

Paele Surname 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: Paule, Peele, Gale, Paul, Hale, Palm, Peel, Pille, Sale, Dale

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Where is the Paele family from?

You can see how Paele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paele family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Paele families living in Hawaii. This was about 80% of all the recorded Paele's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Paele families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paele surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Paele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paele 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Paele. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 13 military records available for the last name Paele. For the veterans among your Paele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paele lifespan?

Average Paele life expectancy in 1967 was 32 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paele ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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