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Palea Family History

Palea 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: Paley, Palla, Pala, Palen, Palma, Palka, Paler, Galea, Palek, Gale

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Where is the Palea family from?

You can see how Palea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palea family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Palea families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Palea family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Palea's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Palea families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palea 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 190 census records available for the last name Palea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palea 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Palea. 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 28 military records available for the last name Palea. For the veterans among your Palea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palea lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Palea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Palea in 1964 was 69, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palea 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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