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Palazey Family History

Palazey 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: Paley, Palazzo, Palace, Palley, Palfrey, Palardy, Blazey, Palazzi

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

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Palazey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palazey 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Palazey. 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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There are 9 military records available for the last name Palazey. For the veterans among your Palazey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palazey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Palazey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Palazey in 1973 was 52, and 85 in 2003.

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