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Pallister Family History

Pallister Surname Meaning

English (northern): occupational name from Middle English paliser ‘maker of pales, palings, or fences (for constructing ramparts, enclosing deer parks, etc.).’

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


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Where is the Pallister family from?

You can see how Pallister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pallister family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pallister families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 359 Pallister families living in Durham. This was about 44% of all the recorded Pallister's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Pallister families in 1891.
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What did your Pallister ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Pallister. 17% of Pallister men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Pallister women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pallister were Farmer and Unpaid Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    17%
  • Dairy Farmer
    9%
  • Police Constable
    7%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Domestic Duties
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    2%

What Pallister family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Pallister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pallister 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 Pallister. 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 Pallister. For the veterans among your Pallister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pallister lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Pallister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Pallister in 1953 was 43, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pallister 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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