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Palmeter Family History

Palmeter Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Parmenter or Parmeter and possibly also of their French (and Walloon and Flemish) cognate Parmentier.

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


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Where is the Palmeter family from?

You can see how Palmeter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palmeter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Palmeter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 41 Palmeter families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 89% of all the recorded Palmeter's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Palmeter families in 1911.
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What did your Palmeter ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Palmeter. 84% of Palmeter 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    84%
  • Farmers Son
    17%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Palmeter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palmeter 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 323 immigration records available for the last name Palmeter. 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 519 military records available for the last name Palmeter. For the veterans among your Palmeter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palmeter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Palmeter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Palmeter in 1962 was 66, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palmeter 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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