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Pahlau Family History

Pahlau 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: Palau, Pallas, Palla, Pala, Patla, Paula, Palas, Patlan, Pahl, Paola

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Where is the Pahlau family from?

You can see how Pahlau families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pahlau family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pahlau family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Pahlau's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Pahlau families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pahlau 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 53 census records available for the last name Pahlau. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pahlau 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Pahlau. 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 23 military records available for the last name Pahlau. For the veterans among your Pahlau ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pahlau lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Pahlau life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Pahlau in 1958 was 56, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pahlau

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pahlau 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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