Palencer Family History

Palencer 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: Palecek, Calender, Palencia, Palmer, Lavender, Painter, Penner, Valencia, Panter, Patience

30	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
16	Military Records
5	Immigration Records
13	Census and Voter Lists
4	Member Trees

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Where is the Palencer family from?

You can see how Palencer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palencer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Palencer family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Palencer's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Palencer families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palencer 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 Palencer family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 13 census records available for the last name Palencer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palencer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 5 immigration records available for the last name Palencer. 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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Military Records

There are 16 military records available for the last name Palencer. For the veterans among your Palencer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palencer lifespan?

Average Palencer life expectancy in 1999 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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Palencer Surname Meaning

Where is the Palencer family from?

What Palencer family records will you find?

What is the average Palencer lifespan?

Average Palencer life expectancy in 1999 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

Palencer Family History

Palencer Surname Meaning

68 record(s) for Palencer

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Where is the Palencer family from?

What Palencer family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Palencer lifespan?

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Palencer Surname Meaning

68 record(s) for Palencer

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Where is the Palencer family from?

What Palencer family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Palencer family history

What is the average Palencer lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Palencer family tree

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