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Paalz Family History

Paalz 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: Paul, Palm, Platz, Palla, Pal, Pala, Palo, Paz, Paar, Raatz

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Where is the Paalz family from?

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

What did your Paalz ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 52 census records available for the last name Paalz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paalz 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Paalz. 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 18 military records available for the last name Paalz. For the veterans among your Paalz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paalz lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Paalz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Paalz in 1971 was 80, and 80 in 2004.

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