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Palew Family History

Palew 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: Paley, Palen, Paler, Palek, Plew, Gale, Hale, Palmer, Palm, Sales

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Where is the Palew family from?

You can see how Palew families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palew family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Palew families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Palew families living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Palew's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Palew families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palew 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 84 census records available for the last name Palew. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palew 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Palew. 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 3 military records available for the last name Palew. For the veterans among your Palew ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palew lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Palew life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Palew in 1969 was 71, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palew 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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