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Palola Family History

Palola 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: Parola, Palla, Paola, Pallas, Falla, Halla, Pola, Pala, Spatola

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Where is the Palola family from?

You can see how Palola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palola family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Palola families living in Oregon. This was about 40% of all the recorded Palola's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Palola families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palola 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 159 census records available for the last name Palola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palola 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Palola. 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 26 military records available for the last name Palola. For the veterans among your Palola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palola lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Palola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Palola in 1962 was 78, and 85 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palola 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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