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Palaich Family History

Palaich Surname 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: Polich, Kalich, Palace, Paasch, Palcic, Balich, Paluch, Palaia

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Where is the Palaich family from?

You can see how Palaich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palaich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Palaich families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Palaich's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Palaich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palaich 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 Palaich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Palaich. 100% of Palaich 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Palaich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Palaich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palaich 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Palaich. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 27 military records available for the last name Palaich. For the veterans among your Palaich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palaich lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1977, in the United States, Palaich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Palaich in 1962 was 42, and 53 in 1977.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Palaich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palaich 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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