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Palus Family History

Palus 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: Paus, Palos, Palas, Palys, Pals, Pawlus, Polus, Galus, Paulus, Palms

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Where is the Palus family from?

You can see how Palus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Palus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Palus families living in Denbighshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Palus's in United Kingdom. Denbighshire had the highest population of Palus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palus 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 Palus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Palus. 40% of Palus men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Palus women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Palus were Auto Body Mechanic and Seamstress.

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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
    40%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Auto Body Mechanic
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Seamstress
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Palus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palus 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 389 immigration records available for the last name Palus. 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 222 military records available for the last name Palus. For the veterans among your Palus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Palus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Palus in 1963 was 73, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palus 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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