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Palther Family History

Palther 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: Panther, Walther, Palmer, Alter, Malter, Halter, Panter, Salter

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Where is the Palther family from?

You can see how Palther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palther family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Palther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Palther family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Palther's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Palther families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palther 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 17 census records available for the last name Palther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palther 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Palther. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Palther. For the veterans among your Palther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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