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Palmason Family History

Palmason 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: Amason, Pallas, Kalman, Samson, Parson, Salmon, Polman, Almasy

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Where is the Palmason family from?

You can see how Palmason families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palmason family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Palmason families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1871 there were 2 Palmason families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Palmason's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Palmason families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Palmason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palmason 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Palmason. 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 22 military records available for the last name Palmason. For the veterans among your Palmason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palmason lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Palmason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Palmason in 1972 was 60, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palmason 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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