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Palunas Family History

Palunas 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, Panas, Planas, Palinkas, Palas, Salinas, Lagunas, Lucas

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Where is the Palunas family from?

You can see how Palunas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palunas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Palunas family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Palunas's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Palunas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palunas 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 33 census records available for the last name Palunas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palunas 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Palunas. 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 Palunas. For the veterans among your Palunas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palunas lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Palunas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Palunas in 1988 was 83, and 54 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palunas 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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