Last Name Meaning & Genealogy Links for the Surname PALMER
Meaning & Origin:
Palmer can also be a geographical German surname for someone living among the pussy willows or palms, from the Middle High German palme, balme, meaning "pussy willow" or "palm tree."
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Genealogy Resources for the Surname PALMER:
Common Surname Search Tips
Tips and tricks for researching your PALMER ancestors online.
Palmer Surname DNA Project
A central site for all Palmer descendants who want to participate in Family Tree DNA testing to learn about their Palmer ancestors and where and who they came from.
PALMER Family Genealogy Forum
Free message board is focused on descendants of Palmer ancestors around the world.
FamilySearch - PALMER Genealogy
Find records, queries, and lineage-linked family trees posted for the Palmer surname.
PALMER Surname Mailing List
Free mailing list for researchers of the Palmer surname and its variations includes subscription details and a searchable archives of past messages.
Surname Finder - PALMER Genealogy & Family Resources
Find links to free and commercial resources for the Palmer surname.
Cousin Connect - PALMER Genealogy Queries
Read or post genealogy queries for the surname Palmer, and sign up for free notification when new Palmer queries are added.
DistantCousin.com - PALMER Genealogy & Family History
Free databases and genealogy links for the last name Palmer.
MyCinnamonToast.com - PALMER Genealogy in All Regions
Centralized search results for family trees and other genealogy info on the Palmer surname.
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References: Surname Meanings & Origins
Cottle, Basil. Penguin Dictionary of Surnames. Baltimore, MD: Penguin Books, 1967.
Dorward, David. Scottish Surnames. Collins Celtic (Pocket edition), 1998.
Fucilla, Joseph. Our Italian Surnames. Genealogical Publishing Company, 2003.
Hanks, Patrick and Flavia Hodges. A Dictionary of Surnames. Oxford University Press, 1989.
Hanks, Patrick. Dictionary of American Family Names. Oxford University Press, 2003.
Reaney, P.H. A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press, 1997.
Smith, Elsdon C. American Surnames. Genealogical Publishing Company, 1997.
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