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Palwood Family History

Palwood 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: Alwood, Haywood, Hagwood, Harwood, Elwood, Yarwood, Garwood, Magwood

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Where is the Palwood family from?

You can see how Palwood families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palwood family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1891. The most Palwood families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1891 there was 1 Palwood family living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Palwood's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Palwood families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Palwood. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palwood 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Palwood. 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 1 military records available for the last name Palwood. For the veterans among your Palwood ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palwood lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1987, in the United States, Palwood life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Palwood in 1975 was 80, and 92 in 1987.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palwood 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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