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Palmiera Family History

Palmiera 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: Palmiere, Palmiero, Palmieri, Palmer, Palmberg, Panciera, Palmero

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Where is the Palmiera family from?

You can see how Palmiera families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palmiera family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Palmiera families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Palmiera's in USA. New York had the highest population of Palmiera families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palmiera 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 Palmiera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Palmiera. 100% of Palmiera men worked as a 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
    100%

What Palmiera family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Palmiera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palmiera 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Palmiera. 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 6 military records available for the last name Palmiera. For the veterans among your Palmiera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palmiera lifespan?

Average Palmiera life expectancy in 1967 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palmiera 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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