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Palshaw Family History

Palshaw 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: Bagshaw, Ramshaw, Pasha, Capshaw, Bashaw, Warshaw, Latshaw, Hanshaw

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Where is the Palshaw family from?

You can see how Palshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palshaw family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Palshaw families living in Connecticut. This was about 67% of all the recorded Palshaw's in USA. Connecticut had the highest population of Palshaw families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Palshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palshaw 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Palshaw. 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 49 military records available for the last name Palshaw. For the veterans among your Palshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palshaw lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Palshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Palshaw in 1965 was 68, and 67 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palshaw 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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