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Palange Family History

Palange Surname Meaning

Italian (Molise): variant of Palanga a nickname from palanca ‘large wooden beam; footbridge’which is also the name of an ancient coin.

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


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Where is the Palange family from?

You can see how Palange families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palange family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Palange families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Palange families living in New York. This was about 16% of all the recorded Palange's in USA. New York had the highest population of Palange families in 1920.
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What did your Palange ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Dress Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Palange. 40% of Palange men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Palange women worked as a Dress Operator.

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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
    40%
  • Grinder
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dress Operator
    100%

What Palange family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 916 census records available for the last name Palange. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palange 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Palange. 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 191 military records available for the last name Palange. For the veterans among your Palange ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palange lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Palange life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Palange in 1957 was 61, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palange 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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