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Palakewitz Family History

Palakewitz 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: Falkowitz, Rakowitz, Malkiewicz, Makarewicz, Paskiewicz, Malwitz

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Where is the Palakewitz family from?

You can see how Palakewitz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palakewitz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Palakewitz families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Palakewitz's in USA. New York had the highest population of Palakewitz families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Palakewitz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palakewitz 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Palakewitz. 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 61 military records available for the last name Palakewitz. For the veterans among your Palakewitz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palakewitz lifespan?

Average Palakewitz life expectancy in 2003 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palakewitz 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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