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Palmburg Family History

Palmburg 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: Palmberg, Walburg, Hamburg, Malmberg, Malmborg, Malburg, Bamburg

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Where is the Palmburg family from?

You can see how Palmburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palmburg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Palmburg families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Palmburg's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Palmburg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palmburg 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 91 census records available for the last name Palmburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palmburg 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Palmburg. 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 16 military records available for the last name Palmburg. For the veterans among your Palmburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palmburg lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Palmburg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Palmburg in 1974 was 86, and 93 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palmburg 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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