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Palmeri Family History

Palmeri Surname Meaning

Italian (mainly Sicily): variant of Palmieri.

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


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Where is the Palmeri family from?

You can see how Palmeri families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palmeri family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Palmeri families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Palmeri family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Palmeri's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Palmeri families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palmeri 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 Palmeri ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Palmeri. 22% of Palmeri men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Palmeri women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Palmeri were Salesman and Packer.

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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
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Barber
    5%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    15%
  • New Worker
    13%
  • Finisher
    9%
  • Packer
    7%

What Palmeri family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Palmeri. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palmeri 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Palmeri. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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What is the average Palmeri lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Palmeri life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Palmeri in 1961 was 52, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Palmeri

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palmeri ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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