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Paltt Family History

Paltt 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: Patt, Palm, Batt, Hatt, Pott, Paley, Pate, Catt, Palla, Pal

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Where is the Paltt family from?

You can see how Paltt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paltt family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Paltt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Paltt families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Paltt's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Paltt families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paltt 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 93 census records available for the last name Paltt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paltt 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Paltt. 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 32 military records available for the last name Paltt. For the veterans among your Paltt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paltt 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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