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Paloma Family History

Paloma Surname Meaning

Spanish:: nickname from paloma ‘dove’. from the female personal name Paloma with the same meaning as 1 above.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Paloma family from?

You can see how Paloma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paloma family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Paloma families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Paloma families living in Devon. This was about 75% of all the recorded Paloma's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Paloma families in 1891.
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What did your Paloma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paloma. 78% of Paloma men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Paloma women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paloma were Clerk and Clerk.

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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
    78%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Packer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%

What Paloma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Paloma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paloma 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Paloma. 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 184 military records available for the last name Paloma. For the veterans among your Paloma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paloma lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Paloma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Paloma in 1964 was 71, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paloma 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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