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Palier Family History

Palier Name 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: Palmer, Plier, Paller, Parlier, Paler, Papier, Palser, Alger, Lier

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Where is the Palier family from?

You can see how Palier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Palier families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Palier family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Palier's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Palier families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Palier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Candy Store were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Palier. 67% of Palier men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Palier women worked as a Candy Store. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Candy Store
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Candy Store
    100%
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Census Records

There are 401 census records available for the last name Palier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palier 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 163 immigration records available for the last name Palier. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 79 military records available for the last name Palier. For the veterans among your Palier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palier lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Palier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Palier in 1969 was 82, and 85 in 2001.

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