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Paler Family History

Paler Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name for a distiller.

A Yiddishized form of Ukrainian palyar ‘distiller’.

English: variant of Paylor.

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


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You can see how Paler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Paler families living in Manitoba. This was about 40% of all the recorded Paler's in Canada. Manitoba and 1 other province had the highest population of Paler families in 1911.
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There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Paler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paler 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 596 immigration records available for the last name Paler. 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 290 military records available for the last name Paler. For the veterans among your Paler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paler lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Paler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Paler in 1952 was 53, and 74 in 2003.

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