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Pallesen Family History

Pallesen 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: Kallsen, Vallese, Salvesen, Palese, Paulsen, Pallas, Allen, Ballester

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Where is the Pallesen family from?

You can see how Pallesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pallesen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Pallesen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Pallesen families living in Kent. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pallesen's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Pallesen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pallesen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Pallesen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Pallesen. 100% of Pallesen men worked as a Colliery Hewer.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    100%

What Pallesen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pallesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pallesen 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 900 immigration records available for the last name Pallesen. 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 293 military records available for the last name Pallesen. For the veterans among your Pallesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pallesen lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Pallesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Pallesen in 1951 was 33, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pallesen 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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