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Palterman Family History

Palterman 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: Alterman, Halterman, Walterman, Waterman, Alderman, Batterman

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Where is the Palterman family from?

You can see how Palterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palterman family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 14 Palterman families living in Devon. This was about 88% of all the recorded Palterman's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Palterman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palterman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Palterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Palterman. 100% of Palterman 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
    100%

What Palterman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Palterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palterman 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Palterman. 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 Palterman. For the veterans among your Palterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palterman lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1997, in the United States, Palterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Palterman in 1981 was 78, and 94 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Palterman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palterman 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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