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Palmison Family History

Palmison 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: Allison, Harmison, Palmisano, Callison, Pattison, Mallison, Alison

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Where is the Palmison family from?

You can see how Palmison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palmison family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Palmison family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Palmison's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Palmison families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palmison 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 Palmison ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Palmison family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Palmison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palmison 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Palmison. 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 19 military records available for the last name Palmison. For the veterans among your Palmison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palmison lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Palmison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Palmison in 1962 was 58, and 103 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palmison 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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