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Pal Name Meaning

Indian (Bengal) and Bangladeshi: Hindu (Kayasth) name, from Sanskrit pala ‘protector’, ‘keeper’, ‘guard’, ‘herdsman’ (compare gopala ‘cowherd’), an epithet of the god Krishna and a common personal name. A Pala dynasty that was founded by one Gopala in the 8th century ruled in Bengal and Bihar until the 12th century. Hungarian (Pál): from the personal name Pál, Hungarian form of Paul. This name is also found, spelled Pal, in Slovenia (Prekmurje) and northern and eastern Croatia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Lal, Pala, Bal, Paul, Pol, Pan, Gal, Palm, Pahl, Pay

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Pal Family Origin

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You can see how Pal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pal family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pal families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Pal families living in British Columbia. This was about 43% of all the recorded Pal's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Pal families in 1911.
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Pal Family Occupations

What did your Pal ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Pal occupation in the USA was Cigar Maker. 33% of Pal's were Cigar Makers. A less common occupation for the Pal family was Farming. Cigar Maker and Farmer were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Pal.

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  • Cigar Maker

    33%

  • Farmer

    33%

  • Farming

    33%

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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Pal ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

Pal Historical Records

What Pal family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Pal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pal census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Pal. 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 Card

There are 777 military records available for the last name Pal. For the veterans among your Pal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Pal Life Expectancy

What is the average Pal lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Pal life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Pal in 1964 was 37, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pal 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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