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Palomera Name Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from a lost place called Palomera in Cantabria.

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


Similar surnames: Palmer, Palamara, Palomar, Palmero, Palmeri, Palomba, Calogero

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palomera 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 Palomera ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Palomera. 100% of Palomera 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
    100%
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There are 877 census records available for the last name Palomera. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palomera 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Palomera. 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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There are 4 military records available for the last name Palomera. For the veterans among your Palomera ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palomera lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Palomera life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Palomera in 1971 was 65, and 75 in 2003.

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