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Palmela Family History

Palmela Surname 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: Salmela, Palmer, Palla, Palma, Palme, Palmero, Palmeri, Almeda

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Where is the Palmela family from?

You can see how Palmela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palmela family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Palmela families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Palmela families living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Palmela's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Palmela families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palmela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Palmela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palmela 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Palmela. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Palmela. For the veterans among your Palmela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palmela lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palmela ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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