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Palester Family History

Palester 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: Plaster, Ballester, Pester, Lester, Paster, Balster, Pallister

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Where is the Palester family from?

You can see how Palester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palester family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Palester families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Palester family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Palester's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Palester families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palester 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 174 census records available for the last name Palester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palester 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Palester. 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 25 military records available for the last name Palester. For the veterans among your Palester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palester lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Palester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Palester in 1970 was 72, and 99 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palester 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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