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Pahau Family History

Pahau 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: Palau, Papa, Gahan, Pagan, Pala, Pfau, Wahab, Panas, Payan, Papas

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Where is the Pahau family from?

You can see how Pahau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pahau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pahau family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pahau's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Pahau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pahau 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 253 census records available for the last name Pahau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pahau 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Pahau. 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 Pahau. For the veterans among your Pahau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pahau lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1992, in the United States, Pahau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pahau in 1985 was 63, and 64 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pahau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pahau 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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