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Palomino Family History

Palomino Surname Meaning

Spanish: from palomino ‘squab young pigeon’ a derivative of paloma ‘dove’.

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


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Where is the Palomino family from?

You can see how Palomino families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palomino family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Palomino families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Palomino families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Palomino's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Palomino families in 1911.
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What did your Palomino ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Palomino. 48% of Palomino 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
    48%
  • Labor
    15%
  • Barber
    9%
  • Miner
    9%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Palomino. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palomino 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Palomino. 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 370 military records available for the last name Palomino. For the veterans among your Palomino ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palomino lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Palomino life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Palomino in 1957 was 64, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palomino 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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