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Palacio Family History

Palacio Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of the many places in Spain called Palacio or from El Palacio Castilianized form of El Palaciu a town in Asturias.

All are named with palacio ‘palace, manor, great house’ (from Latin palatium, a word derived from the Palatium or mons Palatinus in Rome, site of the emperor Augustus’ golden house).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Palacio family from?

You can see how Palacio families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palacio family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Palacio families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Palacio families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Palacio's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Palacio families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palacio surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Palacio ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Palacio. 100% of Palacio women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Palacio. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palacio 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Palacio. 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 668 military records available for the last name Palacio. For the veterans among your Palacio ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palacio lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Palacio life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Palacio in 1943 was 66, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palacio 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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