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Pailan Family History

Pailan 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: Patlan, Palan, Pallas, Kaplan, Palla, Balan, Pilat, Pagan, Pala

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Where is the Pailan family from?

You can see how Pailan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pailan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Pailan families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 3 Pailan families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pailan's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Pailan families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Pailan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pailan 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Pailan. 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 6 military records available for the last name Pailan. For the veterans among your Pailan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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