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Paalzow Family History

Paalzow 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: Parlow, Callow, Palazzo, Barlow, Ballow, Swallow, Harlow, Palo

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Where is the Paalzow family from?

You can see how Paalzow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paalzow family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Paalzow family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Paalzow's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Paalzow families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Paalzow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paalzow 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Paalzow. 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 158 military records available for the last name Paalzow. For the veterans among your Paalzow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paalzow lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Paalzow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Paalzow in 1975 was 87, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paalzow 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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