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Paladin Family History

Paladin 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: Saladin, Paladino, Paladini, Palacio, Palin, Paradis, Palaia, Padin

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Where is the Paladin family from?

You can see how Paladin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paladin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Paladin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Paladin families living in Illinois. This was about 17% of all the recorded Paladin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Paladin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paladin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Paladin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paladin. 34% of Paladin men worked as a Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Mechanic
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%

What Paladin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 418 census records available for the last name Paladin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paladin 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 197 immigration records available for the last name Paladin. 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 104 military records available for the last name Paladin. For the veterans among your Paladin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paladin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Paladin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Paladin in 1964 was 84, and 82 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paladin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paladin 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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