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Palimer Family History

Palimer 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, Balmer, Plumer, Plier, Latimer, Kalmer, Almer, Palme, Paller

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Where is the Palimer family from?

You can see how Palimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palimer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Palimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Palimer family living in Bedfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Palimer's in United Kingdom. Bedfordshire had the highest population of Palimer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palimer 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 228 census records available for the last name Palimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palimer 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Palimer. 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 6 military records available for the last name Palimer. For the veterans among your Palimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palimer lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palimer 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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