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Palain Family History

Palain 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: Palin, Palaia, Plain, Palan, Saladin, Albin, Malin, Vallin, Balan

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Where is the Palain family from?

You can see how Palain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palain family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Palain family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Palain's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Palain families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palain 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 110 census records available for the last name Palain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palain 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Palain. 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 2 military records available for the last name Palain. For the veterans among your Palain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palain lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palain 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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