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Palanjian Family History

Palanjian 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: Kalajian, Kazanjian, Palaia, Abajian, Papazian, Papania, Palencia

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Where is the Palanjian family from?

You can see how Palanjian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palanjian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Palanjian family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Palanjian's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Palanjian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palanjian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Palanjian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Palanjian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palanjian 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Palanjian. 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 34 military records available for the last name Palanjian. For the veterans among your Palanjian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palanjian lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Palanjian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Palanjian in 1972 was 67, and 70 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palanjian 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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