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Dipalma Family History

Dipalma 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: Di Palma, Palma, De Palma, Palm, Palla, Pala, Fiala, Dial, De Alba

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Where is the Dipalma family from?

You can see how Dipalma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dipalma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Dipalma families living in New York. This was about 36% of all the recorded Dipalma's in USA. New York had the highest population of Dipalma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dipalma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dipalma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dipalma. 39% of Dipalma men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Dipalma women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dipalma were Truck Driver and Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    36%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

What Dipalma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Dipalma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dipalma 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dipalma. 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 624 military records available for the last name Dipalma. For the veterans among your Dipalma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dipalma lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Dipalma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dipalma in 1948 was 45, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dipalma 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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