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Palaith Family History

Palaith 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, Plath, Polich, Platz, Galbraith, Palazzo, Plant, Galati

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Where is the Palaith family from?

You can see how Palaith families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palaith family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Palaith family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Palaith's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Palaith families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Palaith. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palaith 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Palaith. 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 4 military records available for the last name Palaith. For the veterans among your Palaith ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palaith lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1988, in the United States, Palaith life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Palaith in 1964 was 57, and 74 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palaith 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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