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Palenius Family History

Palenius 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: Lenius, Valerius, Papenfus, Alexis, Palen, Alanis, Papenfuss

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Where is the Palenius family from?

You can see how Palenius families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palenius family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Palenius families living in California. This was about 75% of all the recorded Palenius's in USA. California had the highest population of Palenius families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palenius 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 47 census records available for the last name Palenius. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palenius 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Palenius. 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 31 military records available for the last name Palenius. For the veterans among your Palenius ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palenius lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Palenius life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Palenius in 1968 was 46, and 72 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palenius 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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