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Palander Family History

Palander 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: Lander, Bolander, Callander, Sealander, Melander, Planer, Helander

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Where is the Palander family from?

You can see how Palander families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palander family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Palander families were found in USA in 1880, USA in 1920, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Palander family living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Palander's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Palander families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palander 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 127 census records available for the last name Palander. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palander 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 153 immigration records available for the last name Palander. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Palander. For the veterans among your Palander ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palander lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2001, in the United States, Palander life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Palander in 1978 was 57, and 93 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palander 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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