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Palmento Family History

Palmento 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: Sarmento, Armento, Palmero, Payment, Palmerton, Palmer, Parent, Almen

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Where is the Palmento family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palmento surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Palmento ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Palmento. 100% of Palmento women worked as an Operator. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 59 census records available for the last name Palmento. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palmento 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Palmento. 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 18 military records available for the last name Palmento. For the veterans among your Palmento ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palmento lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2000, in the United States, Palmento life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Palmento in 1964 was 73, and 88 in 2000.

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