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Palenon Family History

Palenon 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: Palen, Lenon, Alton, Alston, Leon, Cannon, Parson, Paley, Tallon

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Where is the Palenon family from?

You can see how Palenon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palenon family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Palenon families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Palenon families living in Perthshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Palenon's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Palenon families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 18 census records available for the last name Palenon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palenon 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 Palenon. 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 Palenon. For the veterans among your Palenon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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