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Palena Family History

Palena 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: Palen, Malena, Paley, Palla, Kalina, Pala, Palin, Melena, Parent

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Where is the Palena family from?

You can see how Palena families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palena family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Palena families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Palena family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Palena's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Palena families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palena surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Palena ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Palena. 43% of Palena men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Pipe Maker
    29%

What Palena family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Palena. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palena 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 271 immigration records available for the last name Palena. 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 72 military records available for the last name Palena. For the veterans among your Palena ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palena lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Palena life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Palena in 1966 was 74, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Palena

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palena 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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