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Paltin Family History

Paltin 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: Palin, Partin, Patin, Martin, Alton, Albin, Payton, Halton, Malin

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Where is the Paltin family from?

You can see how Paltin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paltin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Paltin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Paltin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Paltin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Paltin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paltin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paltin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Paltin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Paltin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paltin 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Paltin. 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 32 military records available for the last name Paltin. For the veterans among your Paltin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paltin lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Paltin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Paltin in 1964 was 79, and 84 in 2000.

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