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Palao Family History

Palao Surname Meaning

Spanish and Catalan (mainly Murcia and Alicante): Castilianized form of Catalan Palau. This surname is also common in the Philippines.

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


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Where is the Palao family from?

You can see how Palao families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palao family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Palao families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Palao family living in Florida Territory. This was about 50% of all the recorded Palao's in USA. Florida Territory and 1 other state had the highest population of Palao families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Palao. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palao 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Palao. 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 43 military records available for the last name Palao. For the veterans among your Palao ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palao lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Palao life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Palao in 1964 was 78, and 64 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palao 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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