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Palger Family History

Palger 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, Alger, Paller, Paler, Pilger, Palser, Waller, Galler, Alter

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Where is the Palger family from?

You can see how Palger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Palger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Palger families living in Wyoming. This was 100% of all the recorded Palger's in USA. Wyoming had the highest population of Palger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palger 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 123 census records available for the last name Palger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palger 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Palger. 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 9 military records available for the last name Palger. For the veterans among your Palger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palger lifespan?

Average Palger life expectancy in 1967 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palger 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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