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Palli Family History

Palli 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: Palla, Valli, Walli, Polli, Galli, Balli, Pauli, Pall, Pallo, Lalli

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Where is the Palli family from?

You can see how Palli families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palli family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Palli families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Palli families living in Massachusetts. This was about 18% of all the recorded Palli's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Palli families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palli surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Palli ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Palli. 60% of Palli men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Palli women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Manager
    20%
  • Machine Operator
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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What Palli family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 405 census records available for the last name Palli. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palli 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 426 immigration records available for the last name Palli. 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 70 military records available for the last name Palli. For the veterans among your Palli ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palli lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Palli life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Palli in 1966 was 84, and 83 in 2004.

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