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Palgrare Family History

Palgrare 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: Belgrave, Palace, Hargrave, Pallares, Palamara, Lagrave, Polgar

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Where is the Palgrare family from?

You can see how Palgrare families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palgrare family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 2 Palgrare families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Palgrare's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Palgrare families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palgrare 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 10 census records available for the last name Palgrare. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palgrare 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 Palgrare. 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 Palgrare. For the veterans among your Palgrare ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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