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Palmerston Family History

Palmerston 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: Palmerton, Balderston, Alderton, Allerton, Patterson, Alverson

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Where is the Palmerston family from?

You can see how Palmerston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palmerston family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Palmerston families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Palmerston family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Palmerston's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Palmerston families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palmerston 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 474 census records available for the last name Palmerston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palmerston 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 142 immigration records available for the last name Palmerston. 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 94 military records available for the last name Palmerston. For the veterans among your Palmerston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palmerston lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Palmerston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Palmerston in 1963 was 75, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palmerston 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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