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Paler Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): occupational name for a distiller a Yiddishized form of Ukrainian palyar ‘distiller’. English: variant of Paylor .

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


Similar surnames: Paley, Paller, Saler, Paper, Haler, Miler, Parler, Maler, Paver

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Where is the Paler family from?

You can see how Paler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Paler family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Paler's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Paler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Paler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paler. 58% of Paler men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Paler women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paler were Labor and Sales Clerk. .

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Labor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Sales Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Paler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paler 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 596 immigration records available for the last name Paler. 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 290 military records available for the last name Paler. For the veterans among your Paler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paler lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Paler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Paler in 1952 was 53, and 74 in 2003.

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