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Palch Family History

Palch 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: Balch, Pilch, Pach, Pasch, Patch, Paluch, Walch, Polich, March, Palm

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Where is the Palch family from?

You can see how Palch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palch family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Palch families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Palch's in USA. New York had the highest population of Palch families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palch 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 186 census records available for the last name Palch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palch 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Palch. 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 21 military records available for the last name Palch. For the veterans among your Palch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palch lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1990, in the United States, Palch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Palch in 1979 was 68, and 48 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palch 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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