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Palad Family History

Palad 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: Pala, Palas, Palau, Palan, Pallas, Papa, Palm, Sala, Abad, Alam

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Where is the Palad family from?

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

What did your Palad ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Palad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palad 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Palad. 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 124 military records available for the last name Palad. For the veterans among your Palad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palad lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Palad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Palad in 1974 was 46, and 54 in 2003.

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