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Palser Family History

Palser Surname Meaning

English: variant of Pallister.

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


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Where is the Palser family from?

You can see how Palser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Palser families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 14 Palser families living in Ontario. This was about 58% of all the recorded Palser's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Palser families in 1911.
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What did your Palser ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Palser. 100% of Palser men 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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

What Palser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Palser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palser 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 627 immigration records available for the last name Palser. 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 488 military records available for the last name Palser. For the veterans among your Palser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palser lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Palser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Palser in 1966 was 68, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Palser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palser 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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