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Palmert Family History

Palmert 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, Palmero, Palmeri, Albert, Balmer, Halbert, Kalmer, Almer

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Where is the Palmert family from?

You can see how Palmert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palmert family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Palmert families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 9 Palmert families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Palmert's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Palmert families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palmert 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 130 census records available for the last name Palmert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palmert 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Palmert. 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 37 military records available for the last name Palmert. For the veterans among your Palmert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palmert lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Palmert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Palmert in 1971 was 74, and 74 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palmert 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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