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Palcan Family History

Palcan 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: Palan, Pallas, Kalman, Falcon, Palla, Balan, Pagan, Polman, Pala

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Where is the Palcan family from?

You can see how Palcan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palcan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Palcan family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Palcan's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Palcan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palcan 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 Palcan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palcan 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Palcan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Palcan. For the veterans among your Palcan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palcan lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1996, in the United States, Palcan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Palcan in 1984 was 61, and 68 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palcan 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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