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Palatine Family History

Palatine 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: Paladino, Sabatine, Salatino, Paladini, Paradine, Valentine, Paradise

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Where is the Palatine family from?

You can see how Palatine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palatine family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Palatine families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Palatine's in USA. New York had the highest population of Palatine families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palatine surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Palatine ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Palatine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palatine 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Palatine. 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 22 military records available for the last name Palatine. For the veterans among your Palatine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palatine lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Palatine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Palatine in 1967 was 86, and 72 in 2004.

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