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Palilla Family History

Palilla 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: Padilla, Palla, Parrilla, Patella, Pasillas, Parella, Paille, Lilla

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Where is the Palilla family from?

You can see how Palilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palilla family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Palilla families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Palilla families living in Quebec. This was about 86% of all the recorded Palilla's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Palilla families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palilla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Palilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Palilla. 27% of Palilla men worked as a Truck Driver and 43% of Palilla women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Palilla were Oiler and Clerkowner.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    27%
  • Clerkowner
    27%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Oiler
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    43%
  • Seamstress
    29%
  • Clerkowner
    29%

What Palilla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 225 census records available for the last name Palilla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palilla 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 156 immigration records available for the last name Palilla. 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 114 military records available for the last name Palilla. For the veterans among your Palilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palilla lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Palilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Palilla in 1964 was 85, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palilla 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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