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Palan Family History

Palan Surname Meaning

Czech (Palán): from a variant of the personal name Pala. Indian (Tamil Nadu): variant of Balan.

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


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Where is the Palan family from?

You can see how Palan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Palan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 12 Palan families living in New Brunswick. This was about 57% of all the recorded Palan's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Palan families in 1911.
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What did your Palan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Palan. 100% of Palan men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Palan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palan 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 543 immigration records available for the last name Palan. 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 294 military records available for the last name Palan. For the veterans among your Palan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Palan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Palan in 1959 was 55, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palan 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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