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Palia Family History

Palia 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: Palla, Pala, Palin, Palma, Palaia, Paglia, Palka, Calia, Pavia, Malia

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Where is the Palia family from?

You can see how Palia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palia family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Palia families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Palia families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Palia's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Palia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palia 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 183 census records available for the last name Palia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palia 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Palia. 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 19 military records available for the last name Palia. For the veterans among your Palia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palia lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2003, in the United States, Palia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Palia in 1977 was 52, and 77 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palia 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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