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Palzen Family History

Palzen 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: Palen, Allen, Palmer, Paley, Katzen, Palin, Alden, Almen, Pollen

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Where is the Palzen family from?

You can see how Palzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palzen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Palzen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Palzen families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Palzen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Palzen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palzen 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 82 census records available for the last name Palzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palzen 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Palzen. 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 3 military records available for the last name Palzen. For the veterans among your Palzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palzen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Palzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Palzen in 1967 was 67, and 68 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palzen 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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