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Paller Family History

Paller Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Pfaller. Hungarian (Pallér): occupational or status name from pallér ‘foreman’. Jewish (from Hungary): adoption of the name in 1 above either as a Hungarian calque of the formerly used German-based surname or because the Hungarian surname (or word) has some sounds in common with the original surname.

English: occupational name from Middle English paller peller ‘maker or seller of fine cloth or clothing’ a derivative of Middle English pal(le) pel(le) (Old English pæll pell) + -er.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Paller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paller family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Paller families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 25 Paller families living in Lancashire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Paller's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Paller families in 1891.
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What did your Paller ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Paller. 72% of Paller women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    15%
  • Cook
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Paller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paller 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 813 immigration records available for the last name Paller. 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 428 military records available for the last name Paller. For the veterans among your Paller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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