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Palagy Family History

Palagy 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: Palagi, Paley, Pala, Palace, Pataky, Palley, Kanagy, Palange, Parady

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Where is the Palagy family from?

You can see how Palagy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palagy family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Palagy families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there were 2 Palagy families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Palagy's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Palagy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palagy 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 39 census records available for the last name Palagy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palagy 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Palagy. 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 6 military records available for the last name Palagy. For the veterans among your Palagy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palagy lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Palagy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Palagy in 1980 was 73, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palagy 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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