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Palmares Family History

Palmares 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: Pallares, Palomares, Palmore, Palmgren, Alvares, Palomarez, Belmares

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Where is the Palmares family from?

You can see how Palmares families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palmares family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Palmares families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Palmares's in USA. New York had the highest population of Palmares families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palmares 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 149 census records available for the last name Palmares. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palmares 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Palmares. 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 88 military records available for the last name Palmares. For the veterans among your Palmares ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palmares lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Palmares life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Palmares in 1955 was 36, and 39 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palmares 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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