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Palcar Family History

Palcar 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: Pallas, Palmer, Palla, Pala, Parmar, Zalar, Palcic, Pascal, Paar

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Where is the Palcar family from?

You can see how Palcar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palcar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Palcar families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Palcar family living in Oklahoma. This was 100% of all the recorded Palcar's in USA. Oklahoma had the highest population of Palcar families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palcar 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 Palcar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palcar 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Palcar. 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 3 military records available for the last name Palcar. For the veterans among your Palcar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palcar lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1989, in the United States, Palcar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Palcar in 1987 was 90, and 94 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palcar 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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