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La Palme Family History

La Palme Surname 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: Lapalme, La Falce, La Sala, Lasalle, Laplume, Di Palma, Palme

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Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name La Palme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, La Palme 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 66 immigration records available for the last name La Palme. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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There are 85 military records available for the last name La Palme. For the veterans among your La Palme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average La Palme lifespan?

Average La Palme life expectancy in 1995 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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