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Palir Family History

Palir 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: Palin, Paler, Palik, Pair, Palmer, Palm, Malik, Paris, Paley, Malin

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Where is the Palir family from?

You can see how Palir families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palir family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Palir families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Palir families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Palir's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Palir families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palir 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 84 census records available for the last name Palir. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palir 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Palir. 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 17 military records available for the last name Palir. For the veterans among your Palir ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palir lifespan?

Between 1950 and 1996, in the United States, Palir life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Palir in 1950 was 54, and 97 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palir 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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