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Paltmer Family History

Paltmer 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, Alter, Malter, Halter, Balmer, Panter, Plumer, Salter, Balter

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Where is the Paltmer family from?

You can see how Paltmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paltmer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Paltmer family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Paltmer's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Paltmer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Paltmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paltmer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Paltmer. 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 Paltmer. For the veterans among your Paltmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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