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Palnser Family History

Palnser 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: Palser, Palmer, Painter, Manser, Panter, Balser, Panzer, Pannier

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Where is the Palnser family from?

You can see how Palnser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palnser family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Palnser families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Palnser's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Palnser families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palnser 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 10 census records available for the last name Palnser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palnser 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Palnser. 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 Palnser. For the veterans among your Palnser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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