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Palamara Name Meaning

Italian (southern): metonymic occupational name for a sailor from palamara ‘mooring rope’.

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


Similar surnames: Pollara, Calamari, Malara, Pullara, Palma, Kalmar, Camara, Lalama

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Where is the Palamara family from?

You can see how Palamara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palamara family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Palamara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Palamara families living in New York. This was about 34% of all the recorded Palamara's in USA. New York had the highest population of Palamara families in 1920.
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What did your Palamara ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Palamara. 72% of Palamara men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Palamara women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Palamara were Packer and Clerk. .

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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
    72%
  • Roofer
    15%
  • Packer
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    34%
  • Typist
    23%
  • Dressmaker
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Palamara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palamara 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 707 immigration records available for the last name Palamara. 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 255 military records available for the last name Palamara. For the veterans among your Palamara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palamara lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Palamara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Palamara in 1958 was 58, and 75 in 2004.

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