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Pailas Family History

Pailas 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: Pallas, Palas, Pavlas, Vilas, Palla, Barlas, Pilat, Pala, Dallas

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Where is the Pailas family from?

You can see how Pailas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pailas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Pailas families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Pailas family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Pailas's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Pailas families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Pailas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pailas 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Pailas. 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 9 military records available for the last name Pailas. For the veterans among your Pailas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pailas lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Pailas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Pailas in 1969 was 36, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pailas 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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