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Palkner Family History

Palkner 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: Falkner, Palmer, Packer, Walker, Faulkner, Planer, Waldner, Parker

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Where is the Palkner family from?

You can see how Palkner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palkner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Palkner families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Palkner families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Palkner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Palkner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palkner 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 81 census records available for the last name Palkner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palkner 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Palkner. 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 7 military records available for the last name Palkner. For the veterans among your Palkner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palkner lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palkner 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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