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Palmos Family History

Palmos 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: Palos, Palms, Pallas, Palmer, Palm, Amos, Salmon, Palo, Kalmus, Ramos

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Where is the Palmos family from?

You can see how Palmos families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palmos family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Palmos families living in Georgia. This was about 25% of all the recorded Palmos's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Palmos families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palmos 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 376 census records available for the last name Palmos. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palmos 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Palmos. 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 127 military records available for the last name Palmos. For the veterans among your Palmos ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palmos lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Palmos life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Palmos in 1966 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palmos 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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