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Paltenstein Family History

Paltenstein 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: Falkenstein, Gallenstein, Hartenstein, Wallenstein, Katzenstein

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Where is the Paltenstein family from?

You can see how Paltenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paltenstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Paltenstein family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Paltenstein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Paltenstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paltenstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Paltenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paltenstein 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Paltenstein. 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 4 military records available for the last name Paltenstein. For the veterans among your Paltenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paltenstein lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2002, in the United States, Paltenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Paltenstein in 1998 was 51, and 79 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paltenstein 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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