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Paalan Family History

Paalan 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: Patlan, Palan, Pallas, Kaplan, Palla, Balan, Pagan, Pala, Palin

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Where is the Paalan family from?

You can see how Paalan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paalan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Paalan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Paalan families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 67% of all the recorded Paalan's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Paalan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paalan 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 21 census records available for the last name Paalan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paalan 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Paalan. 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 20 military records available for the last name Paalan. For the veterans among your Paalan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paalan lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Paalan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Paalan in 1980 was 54, and 67 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paalan 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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