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Palagi Family History

Palagi Surname Meaning

Italian: topographic name from palagio ‘palace’ a Tuscan old or literary form of Palazzo.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Palagi family from?

You can see how Palagi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palagi family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Palagi families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Palagi families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Palagi's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Palagi families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palagi surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Palagi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Palagi. 47% of Palagi men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Palagi women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Palagi were Owner and Waitress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Section Man
    16%
  • Owner
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Housekeeper
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%

What Palagi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 531 census records available for the last name Palagi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palagi 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Palagi. 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 111 military records available for the last name Palagi. For the veterans among your Palagi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palagi lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Palagi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Palagi in 1956 was 55, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palagi 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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