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Palahang Family History

Palahang 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: Calahan, Balaban, Callahan, Colahan, Hallahan, Palange, Palamara

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Where is the Palahang family from?

You can see how Palahang families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palahang family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Palahang family living in Hawaii. This was 100% of all the recorded Palahang's in USA. Hawaii had the highest population of Palahang families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palahang 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 Palahang ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Palahang. 100% of Palahang men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Palahang family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Palahang. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palahang 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Palahang. 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 Palahang. For the veterans among your Palahang ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palahang lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Palahang life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Palahang in 1972 was 48, and 75 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Palahang

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palahang 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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