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Palima Family History

Palima 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: Palma, Palm, Palla, Kalina, Salama, Pala, Palin, Salim, Malina, Arima

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Where is the Palima family from?

You can see how Palima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palima family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Palima family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Palima's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Palima families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palima 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 64 census records available for the last name Palima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palima 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Palima. 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 11 military records available for the last name Palima. For the veterans among your Palima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palima lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2003, in the United States, Palima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Palima in 1999 was 85, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palima 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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