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Palaian Family History

Palaian 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: Palaia, Balaban, Palin, Kalajian, Calaman, Balian, Papazian, Plain

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Where is the Palaian family from?

You can see how Palaian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palaian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Palaian family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Palaian's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Palaian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palaian 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 7 census records available for the last name Palaian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palaian 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Palaian. 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 29 military records available for the last name Palaian. For the veterans among your Palaian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palaian lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1995, in the United States, Palaian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Palaian in 1986 was 84, and 74 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palaian 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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