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Palmar Family History

Palmar Surname Meaning

see Palmer.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Palmar family from?

You can see how Palmar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palmar family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Palmar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Palmar families living in Devon. This was about 40% of all the recorded Palmar's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Palmar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palmar 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 Palmar ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Palmar. 92% of Palmar women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    92%
  • Housewife
    9%

What Palmar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Palmar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palmar 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 558 immigration records available for the last name Palmar. 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 361 military records available for the last name Palmar. For the veterans among your Palmar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palmar lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Palmar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Palmar in 1975 was 80, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Palmar

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palmar 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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