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Palti Family History

Palti 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: Patti, Palm, Paley, Pate, Palla, Pal, Galati, Ali, Marti, Salvi

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Where is the Palti family from?

You can see how Palti families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palti family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1901 and 1920. The most Palti families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Palti family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Palti's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Palti families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palti 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 98 census records available for the last name Palti. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palti 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Palti. 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 5 military records available for the last name Palti. For the veterans among your Palti ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palti lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2001, in the United States, Palti life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Palti in 1981 was 63, and 66 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palti 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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