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Palmateer Family History

Palmateer Surname Meaning

Variant of Palmatier a surname of French (and Walloon and Flemish) origin.

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


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Where is the Palmateer family from?

You can see how Palmateer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palmateer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Palmateer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 68 Palmateer families living in Ontario. This was about 99% of all the recorded Palmateer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Palmateer families in 1911.
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What did your Palmateer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Palmateer. 30% of Palmateer men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Palmateer women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Palmateer were Carpenter and Saleslady.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    7%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    30%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Machine Operator
    15%
  • Saleslady
    10%

What Palmateer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Palmateer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palmateer 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 493 immigration records available for the last name Palmateer. 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 Palmateer. For the veterans among your Palmateer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palmateer lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Palmateer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Palmateer in 1945 was 63, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Palmateer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palmateer 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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