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Palmier Family History

Palmier 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: Palmer, Palmiere, Palmiero, Palmieri, Palmiter, Balmer, Plier, Kalmer

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Where is the Palmier family from?

You can see how Palmier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palmier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Palmier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Palmier families living in London. This was about 36% of all the recorded Palmier's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Palmier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palmier 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 Palmier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Palmier. 22% of Palmier men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Palmier women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Palmier were Farm Laborer and Housewife.

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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
    22%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Operator
    23%
  • New Worker
    23%
  • Housewife
    23%

What Palmier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Palmier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palmier 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Palmier. 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 188 military records available for the last name Palmier. For the veterans among your Palmier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palmier lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Palmier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Palmier in 1961 was 69, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Palmier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palmier 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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