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Pallett Family History

Pallett Surname Meaning

English (Leicestershire):: nickname from Middle English pail(l)et ‘bed or mattress of straw pallet’ sometimes for someone who made or sold pallets.

Variant of Pollitt.

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


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Where is the Pallett family from?

You can see how Pallett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pallett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pallett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 173 Pallett families living in London. This was about 16% of all the recorded Pallett's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Pallett families in 1891.
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What did your Pallett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pallett. 8% of Pallett men worked as a Bricklayer and 75% of Pallett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pallett were Gardener and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Bricklayer
    8%
  • Builders Labourer
    8%
  • General Labourer
    8%
  • Gardener
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    2%

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Census Records

There are 21,000 census records available for the last name Pallett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pallett 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Pallett. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Pallett. For the veterans among your Pallett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pallett lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Pallett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Pallett in 1943 was 36, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pallett 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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