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Palhas Family History

Palhas 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, Palas, Palla, Pala, Dallas, Salas, Panas, Papas, Balas

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There are 3 census records available for the last name Palhas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palhas 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Palhas. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Palhas. For the veterans among your Palhas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palhas lifespan?

Average Palhas life expectancy in 2000 was 97 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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