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Paalman Family History

Paalman 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: Baalman, Paulman, Kalman, Allman, Packman, Polman, Salman, Hallman

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Where is the Paalman family from?

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

What did your Paalman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Paalman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paalman 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Paalman. 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 29 military records available for the last name Paalman. For the veterans among your Paalman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paalman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2001, in the United States, Paalman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Paalman in 1961 was 52, and 60 in 2001.

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