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Paillou Family History

Paillou 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: Paille, Mailloux, Naillon, Ballou, Pallo, Taillon, Patillo, Parillo

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Where is the Paillou family from?

You can see how Paillou families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paillou family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Paillou family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Paillou's in USA. Louisiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Paillou families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paillou 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 51 census records available for the last name Paillou. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paillou 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 Paillou. 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 32 military records available for the last name Paillou. For the veterans among your Paillou ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paillou lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Paillou life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Paillou in 1969 was 66, and 54 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paillou 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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