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Palleson Family History

Palleson 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: Allison, Paulson, Tolleson, Asleson, Milleson, Eagleson, Callison

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Where is the Palleson family from?

You can see how Palleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palleson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Palleson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Palleson families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Palleson's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Palleson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palleson 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 Palleson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Palleson. 43% of Palleson men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Farming
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Palleson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 522 census records available for the last name Palleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palleson 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 174 immigration records available for the last name Palleson. 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 22 military records available for the last name Palleson. For the veterans among your Palleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palleson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Palleson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Palleson in 1970 was 75, and 96 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Palleson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palleson 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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