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 Paltos family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Paltos Family History

Paltos 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: Palos, Maltos, Pallas, Pastor, Alton, Payton, Halton, Dalton, Parton

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

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Paltos family from?

You can see how Paltos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paltos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Paltos family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Paltos's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Paltos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paltos 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 Paltos family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Paltos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paltos census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Paltos

Passenger Lists

There are 1 immigration records available for the last name Paltos. 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 Paltos immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Paltos. For the veterans among your Paltos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Paltos military records

You've only scratched the surface of Paltos family history

Discover More

What is the average Paltos lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paltos 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paltos

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Paltos family tree

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