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Palmatier Family History

Palmatier Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French (and Walloon and Flemish) Parmentier.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Palmatier family from?

You can see how Palmatier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palmatier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Palmatier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 32 Palmatier families living in New York. This was about 97% of all the recorded Palmatier's in USA. New York had the highest population of Palmatier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palmatier 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 Palmatier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Palmatier. 22% of Palmatier men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Palmatier women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Palmatier were Clerk and Housework.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Housework
    8%

What Palmatier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Palmatier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palmatier 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Palmatier. 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 Palmatier. For the veterans among your Palmatier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palmatier lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Palmatier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Palmatier in 1947 was 29, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palmatier 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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