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Palese Name Meaning

Italian (Basilicata and Apulia): habitational name from Palese in Bari province.

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


Similar surnames: Pavese, Scalese, Lanese, Farese, Paley, Vallese, Palace, Parise

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Where is the Palese family from?

You can see how Palese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palese family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Palese families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Palese family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Palese's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Palese families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palese surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Palese ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Palese. 37% of Palese men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Palese women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Palese were Salesman and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Presser
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    28%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Machine Operator
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
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What Palese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Palese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palese 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Palese. 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 507 military records available for the last name Palese. For the veterans among your Palese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palese lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Palese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Palese in 1952 was 55, and 71 in 2004.

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