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Palencia Family History

Palencia Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from the city or region of Palencia in northern Spain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Palencia family from?

You can see how Palencia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palencia family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Palencia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Palencia family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Palencia's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Palencia families in 1841.
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What did your Palencia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Palencia. 100% of Palencia men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Palencia family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 809 census records available for the last name Palencia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palencia 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 983 immigration records available for the last name Palencia. 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 69 military records available for the last name Palencia. For the veterans among your Palencia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palencia lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Palencia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Palencia in 1953 was 62, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palencia 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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