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Palait Family History

Palait 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: Palaia, Plant, Pilat, Pala, Palacio, Platt, Palin, Galant, Palace

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Where is the Palait family from?

You can see how Palait families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palait family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Palait families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Palait family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Palait's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Palait families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palait 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 42 census records available for the last name Palait. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palait 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Palait. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Palait. For the veterans among your Palait ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palait lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Palait life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Palait in 1967 was 50, and 78 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palait 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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