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Palmerton Family History

Palmerton Name Meaning

English: possibly a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.

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


Similar surnames: Batterton, Allerton, Alderton, Salmeron, Emerton, Summerton

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Where is the Palmerton family from?

You can see how Palmerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palmerton family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Palmerton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 18 Palmerton families living in Ontario. This was about 78% of all the recorded Palmerton's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Palmerton families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palmerton surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Palmerton ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Palmerton. 100% of Palmerton women worked as a Labourer. .

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Palmerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palmerton 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Palmerton. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 714 military records available for the last name Palmerton. For the veterans among your Palmerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palmerton lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Palmerton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Palmerton in 1950 was 57, and 84 in 2004.

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