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Paloranta Family History

Paloranta 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: Maiorana, Pallante, Pastrana, Morant, Galbraith, Arata, Plant, Ranta

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paloranta 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 8 census records available for the last name Paloranta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paloranta 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Paloranta. 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 2 military records available for the last name Paloranta. For the veterans among your Paloranta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paloranta lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1986, in the United States, Paloranta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Paloranta in 1963 was 79, and 71 in 1986.

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