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Palu Family History

Palu Surname Meaning

Hawaiian: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Palu family from?

You can see how Palu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palu family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Palu families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Palu family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Palu's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Palu families in 1891.
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What did your Palu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Palu. 100% of Palu men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Palu women worked as a Maid.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Palu family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 760 census records available for the last name Palu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palu 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 378 immigration records available for the last name Palu. 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 233 military records available for the last name Palu. For the veterans among your Palu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palu lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Palu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Palu in 1962 was 69, and 62 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palu 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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