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Palington Family History

Palington 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: Allington, Wallington, Ellington, Darlington, Arlington, Pilkington

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Where is the Palington family from?

You can see how Palington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palington family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Palington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Palington family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Palington's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Palington families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Palington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palington 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Palington. 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 military records available for the last name Palington. For the veterans among your Palington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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