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Palengat Family History

Palengat 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: Parent, Palen, Malanga, Plenge, Palange, Palinkas, Nagengast, Valenza

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Where is the Palengat family from?

You can see how Palengat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palengat family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Palengat families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Palengat's in USA. California had the highest population of Palengat families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palengat 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 Palengat ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Palengat. 100% of Palengat women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Palengat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Palengat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palengat 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Palengat. 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 22 military records available for the last name Palengat. For the veterans among your Palengat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palengat lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1988, in the United States, Palengat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Palengat in 1969 was 55, and 72 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Palengat

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palengat 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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