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Palser Name Meaning

English: variant of Pallister .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Paler, Walser, Paster, Palmer, Peiser, Salser, Paller, Peyser, Puller

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Where is the Palser family from?

You can see how Palser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Palser families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 78 Palser families living in London. This was about 27% of all the recorded Palser's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Palser families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Palser ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Window Cleaner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Palser. 31% of Palser men worked as a Window Cleaner and 84% of Palser women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Palser were Retired and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Window Cleaner
    31%
  • House Decorator
    24%
  • Insurance Agent
    16%
  • Retired
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    84%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    2%
  • Household Duties
    2%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Palser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palser 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 627 immigration records available for the last name Palser. 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 488 military records available for the last name Palser. For the veterans among your Palser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palser lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Palser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Palser in 1966 was 68, and 71 in 2004.

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