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Palaisa Family History

Palaisa 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, Palas, Calais, Plaia, Salais, Pallas, Paradise, Paris

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Where is the Palaisa family from?

You can see how Palaisa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palaisa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Palaisa family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Palaisa's in USA. New York had the highest population of Palaisa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palaisa 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 23 census records available for the last name Palaisa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palaisa 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Palaisa. 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 37 military records available for the last name Palaisa. For the veterans among your Palaisa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palaisa lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Palaisa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Palaisa in 1970 was 86, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palaisa 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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