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Palmehn Family History

Palmehn 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, Almen, Palen, Palme, Paumen, Palmero, Palmeri, Salmen, Allen

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Where is the Palmehn family from?

You can see how Palmehn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palmehn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Palmehn families living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Palmehn's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Palmehn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palmehn 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 32 census records available for the last name Palmehn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palmehn 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Palmehn. 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 8 military records available for the last name Palmehn. For the veterans among your Palmehn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palmehn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Palmehn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Palmehn in 1966 was 72, and 93 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palmehn 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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