This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Palosaari family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Palosaari Family History

Palosaari 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: Palomar, Saari, Ansari, Pollari, Callari, Calamari, Gaspari, Palamara

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Palosaari family from?

You can see how Palosaari families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palosaari family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Palosaari families living in Michigan. This was about 88% of all the recorded Palosaari's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Palosaari families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palosaari surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Palosaari ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Palosaari. 50% of Palosaari men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Palosaari women worked as a Clerk.

View Census Data for Palosaari | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Ownerlaborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Palosaari family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 226 census records available for the last name Palosaari. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palosaari census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Palosaari

Passenger Lists

There are 118 immigration records available for the last name Palosaari. 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.

View all Palosaari immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 53 military records available for the last name Palosaari. For the veterans among your Palosaari ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Palosaari military records

You've only scratched the surface of Palosaari family history

Discover More

What is the average Palosaari lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Palosaari life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Palosaari in 1967 was 83, and 48 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Palosaari

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palosaari 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Palosaari family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial