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Pajalich Family History

Pajalich Name 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: Pavelich, Pavlich, Polich, Kalich, Paasch, Balich, Paluch, Pavlic

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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Pajalich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pajalich 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Pajalich. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 6 military records available for the last name Pajalich. For the veterans among your Pajalich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pajalich lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Pajalich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Pajalich in 1971 was 80, and 39 in 2002.

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