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Palliser Name Meaning

English (northern especially Yorkshire): occupational name from Middle English paliser ‘maker of pales palings or fences (for constructing ramparts enclosing deer parks etc.)’.

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


Similar surnames: Pallister, Walliser, Callier, Vallier, Paller, Hallisey, Parlier

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Where is the Palliser family from?

You can see how Palliser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palliser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Palliser families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 6 Palliser families living in Ontario. This was about 38% of all the recorded Palliser's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Palliser families in 1911.
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What did your Palliser ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman and Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Palliser. 50% of Palliser men worked as a Fisherman and 100% of Palliser women worked as a Nurse. .

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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

  • Fisherman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Nurse
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Palliser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palliser 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Palliser. 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 839 military records available for the last name Palliser. For the veterans among your Palliser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palliser lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Palliser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Palliser in 1962 was 74, and 81 in 2004.

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