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Palmeiri Family History

Palmeiri Name 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: Palmeri, Palmer, Palmero, Salmeri, Palmieri, Balmer, Kalmer, Almeida

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Where is the Palmeiri family from?

You can see how Palmeiri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palmeiri family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Palmeiri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Palmeiri family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Palmeiri's in USA. New York had the highest population of Palmeiri families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palmeiri surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Palmeiri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Palmeiri. 60% of Palmeiri 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Truck Driver
    40%
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Census Records

There are 173 census records available for the last name Palmeiri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palmeiri 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Palmeiri. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Palmeiri. For the veterans among your Palmeiri ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palmeiri lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Palmeiri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Palmeiri in 1968 was 81, and 89 in 1999.

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