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Palnau Family History

Palnau 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: Palau, Pallas, Palla, Pala, Panas, Palma, Palas, Palka, Pallay

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Where is the Palnau family from?

You can see how Palnau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palnau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Palnau family living in Connecticut. This was 100% of all the recorded Palnau's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Palnau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palnau 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 66 census records available for the last name Palnau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palnau 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Palnau. 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 24 military records available for the last name Palnau. For the veterans among your Palnau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palnau lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Palnau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Palnau in 1967 was 75, and 89 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palnau 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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