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Palmbach Family History

Palmbach 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: Kalmbach, Halbach, Albach, Kalbach, Bambach, Baumbach, Wambach

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Where is the Palmbach family from?

You can see how Palmbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palmbach family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Palmbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Palmbach families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Palmbach's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Palmbach families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palmbach 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 Palmbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Palmbach. 100% of Palmbach men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Palmbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Palmbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palmbach 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Palmbach. 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 44 military records available for the last name Palmbach. For the veterans among your Palmbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palmbach lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Palmbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Palmbach in 1944 was 26, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Palmbach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palmbach 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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