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Pailen Family History

Pailen 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: Palen, Bailen, Philen, Allen, Bailey, Paley, Paine, Pasley, Palin

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Where is the Pailen family from?

You can see how Pailen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pailen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Pailen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Pailen families living in Staffordshire. This was about 89% of all the recorded Pailen's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Pailen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 280 census records available for the last name Pailen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pailen 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Pailen. 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 14 military records available for the last name Pailen. For the veterans among your Pailen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pailen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Pailen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pailen in 1962 was 79, and 98 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pailen 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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