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Palomares Name Meaning

Spanish: plural form of Palomar .

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


Similar surnames: Palomarez, Palomar, Pomales, Canizares, Amores, Flores, Almas

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Where is the Palomares family from?

You can see how Palomares families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palomares family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Palomares families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Palomares families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Palomares's in USA. California had the highest population of Palomares families in 1880.
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What did your Palomares ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Palomares. 58% of Palomares 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
    58%
  • Mechanic
    11%
  • Rancher
    11%
  • Barber
    11%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Palomares. 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 246 military records available for the last name Palomares. For the veterans among your Palomares ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palomares lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Palomares life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Palomares in 1944 was 49, and 67 in 2004.

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