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Paelian Family History

Paelian 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: Pelikan, Palin, Pelican, Phelan, Paulin, Paglia, Patlan, Parlin

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Where is the Paelian family from?

You can see how Paelian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paelian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Paelian family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Paelian's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Paelian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paelian 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 12 census records available for the last name Paelian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paelian 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Paelian. 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 33 military records available for the last name Paelian. For the veterans among your Paelian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paelian lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Paelian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Paelian in 1962 was 71, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paelian 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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