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Palme Family History

Palme Surname Meaning

Swedish: from the personal name Palme adopted as a surname by a notable Swedish family in honor of their founder Palme Lyder (died 1630), a merchant who came to Ystad in Sweden from the Netherlands or Germany around 1607.

German: variant of Palm.

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


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Where is the Palme family from?

You can see how Palme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palme family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Palme families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 62 Palme families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Palme's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Palme families in 1891.
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What did your Palme ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Palme. 75% of Palme 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
    75%
  • Housewife
    25%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Palme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palme 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Palme. 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 Palme. For the veterans among your Palme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palme lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Palme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Palme in 1961 was 56, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palme 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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