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Palomar Family History

Palomar Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from any of numerous places called Palomar from palomar ‘dovecote’ a derivative of paloma ‘dove’.

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


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Where is the Palomar family from?

You can see how Palomar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palomar family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Palomar families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Palomar family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Palomar's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Palomar families in 1891.
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What did your Palomar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Flower Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Palomar. 58% of Palomar men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Palomar women worked as a Flower Packer.

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • General Work
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Flower Packer
    100%

What Palomar family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Palomar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palomar 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 723 immigration records available for the last name Palomar. 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 349 military records available for the last name Palomar. For the veterans among your Palomar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palomar lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Palomar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Palomar in 1942 was 30, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palomar 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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