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Palgeman Family History

Palgeman 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: Alleman, Hageman, Plageman, Tangeman, Hilgeman, Haldeman, Wageman

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Where is the Palgeman family from?

You can see how Palgeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palgeman family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Palgeman family living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Palgeman's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Palgeman families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Palgeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palgeman 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Palgeman. 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 Palgeman. For the veterans among your Palgeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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