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Phalmer Family History

Phalmer 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: Palmer, Hamer, Halter, Balmer, Holmer, Helmer, Hammer, Halder, Kalmer

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Where is the Phalmer family from?

You can see how Phalmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phalmer family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Phalmer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Phalmer families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Phalmer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Phalmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phalmer 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 28 census records available for the last name Phalmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phalmer 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Phalmer. 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 6 military records available for the last name Phalmer. For the veterans among your Phalmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phalmer lifespan?

Average Phalmer life expectancy in 1971 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phalmer 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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