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Palfeeman Family History

Palfeeman 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: Palfreyman, Alleman, Alterman, Alderman, Plageman, Kleeman, Pleiman

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Where is the Palfeeman family from?

You can see how Palfeeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palfeeman family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Palfeeman families living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Palfeeman's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Palfeeman families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Palfeeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palfeeman 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Palfeeman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Palfeeman. For the veterans among your Palfeeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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