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Palles Family History

Palles 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: Pallas, Valles, Balles, Galles, Salles, Palley, Paules, Alles, Paller

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Where is the Palles family from?

You can see how Palles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palles family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Palles families were found in USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 15 Palles families living in Durham. This was about 35% of all the recorded Palles's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Palles families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palles 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 Palles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Palles. 100% of Palles 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%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Palles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palles 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Palles. 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 99 military records available for the last name Palles. For the veterans among your Palles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palles lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Palles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Palles in 1969 was 74, and 66 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palles 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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