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Palafox Family History

Palafox Surname Meaning

Catalan: Castilianized form of a habitational name from Palafolls a place in Catalonia (Spain). This surname is found mainly in Mexico.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Palafox family from?

You can see how Palafox families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palafox family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Palafox families living in Texas. This was about 31% of all the recorded Palafox's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Palafox families in 1920.
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What did your Palafox ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Track Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    34%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Palafox. 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 162 military records available for the last name Palafox. For the veterans among your Palafox ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palafox lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Palafox life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Palafox in 1967 was 71, and 75 in 2004.

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