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Palonen Family History

Palonen 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: Halonen, Salonen, Palone, Malone, Palen, Tolonen, Maloney, Ploen

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Where is the Palonen family from?

You can see how Palonen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palonen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Palonen families living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Palonen's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Palonen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palonen 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 Palonen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Palonen. 34% of Palonen men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Miner
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Palonen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Palonen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palonen 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 411 immigration records available for the last name Palonen. 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 38 military records available for the last name Palonen. For the veterans among your Palonen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palonen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Palonen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Palonen in 1963 was 79, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Palonen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palonen 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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