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Pali Family History

Pali Surname Meaning

Hungarian (also Páli): patronymic from the personal name Pál Hungarian equivalent of Paul. Indian: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Pali family from?

You can see how Pali families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pali family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pali families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Pali families living in Sussex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Pali's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Pali families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pali 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 Pali ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farmer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pali. 44% of Pali men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Pali women worked as a Farmer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pali were Truck Driver and Clerk.

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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
    44%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Pali family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pali. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pali 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 494 immigration records available for the last name Pali. 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 687 military records available for the last name Pali. For the veterans among your Pali ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pali lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pali life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Pali in 1963 was 71, and 60 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pali

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pali 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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