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Palenson Family History

Palenson 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: Ellenson, Alexson, Aanenson, Penson, Arenson, Paterson, Allenson

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Where is the Palenson family from?

You can see how Palenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palenson family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there was 1 Palenson family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Palenson's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Palenson families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palenson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Palenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palenson 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 Palenson. 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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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Palenson. For the veterans among your Palenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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