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Palloway Family History

Palloway 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: Alloway, Galloway, Calloway, Halloway, Holloway, Callaway, Pallay

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Where is the Palloway family from?

You can see how Palloway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palloway family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Palloway families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Palloway families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Palloway's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Palloway families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palloway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Palloway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palloway 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Palloway. 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 5 military records available for the last name Palloway. For the veterans among your Palloway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palloway lifespan?

Between 1994 and 1995, in the United States, Palloway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Palloway in 1994 was 93, and 95 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Palloway

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palloway 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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