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Palker Family History

Palker 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: Palmer, Packer, Walker, Parker, Paller, Paler, Halker, Pasker, Alker

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Where is the Palker family from?

You can see how Palker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palker family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Palker families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Palker families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Palker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Palker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Palker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Palker. 50% of Palker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Household Duties
    50%

What Palker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 877 census records available for the last name Palker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palker 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 321 immigration records available for the last name Palker. 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 150 military records available for the last name Palker. For the veterans among your Palker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palker lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Palker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Palker in 1950 was 51, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Palker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palker ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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