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Palmerson Family History

Palmerson 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: Palmerton, Patterson, Alverson, Balderson, Salmeron, Palmero

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Where is the Palmerson family from?

You can see how Palmerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palmerson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Palmerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Palmerson families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Palmerson's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Palmerson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palmerson 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 Palmerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Palmerson. 100% of Palmerson women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Palmerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 193 census records available for the last name Palmerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palmerson 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Palmerson. 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 25 military records available for the last name Palmerson. For the veterans among your Palmerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palmerson lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Palmerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Palmerson in 1971 was 85, and 85 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Palmerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palmerson 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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