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Palton Family History

Palton 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: Alton, Payton, Halton, Dalton, Parton, Calton, Walton, Talton, Salton

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Where is the Palton family from?

You can see how Palton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Palton families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 7 Palton families living in Yorkshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Palton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Palton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palton 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 Palton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Palton. 82% of Palton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Housewife
    19%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Palton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palton 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 425 immigration records available for the last name Palton. 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 449 military records available for the last name Palton. For the veterans among your Palton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palton lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Palton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Palton in 1955 was 65, and 46 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palton 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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