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Palmay Family History

Palmay 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, Pallay, Pallas, Palmer, Kalman, Palm, Paley, Palla, Polman

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Where is the Palmay family from?

You can see how Palmay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palmay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Palmay families living in New York. This was about 56% of all the recorded Palmay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Palmay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palmay 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 153 census records available for the last name Palmay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palmay 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Palmay. 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 24 military records available for the last name Palmay. For the veterans among your Palmay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palmay lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Palmay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Palmay in 1971 was 66, and 68 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palmay 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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