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Palaby Family History

Palaby 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: Halaby, Paley, Pala, Dalby, Palace, Pataky, Palley, Maltby, Walby

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Where is the Palaby family from?

You can see how Palaby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palaby family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Palaby family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Palaby's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Palaby families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palaby 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 11 census records available for the last name Palaby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palaby 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 Palaby. 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 5 military records available for the last name Palaby. For the veterans among your Palaby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palaby lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1993, in the United States, Palaby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Palaby in 1978 was 74, and 68 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palaby 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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