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Palansky Family History

Palansky 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: Plansky, Polansky, Polanski, Lansky, Malinsky, Polonsky, Palinski

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Where is the Palansky family from?

You can see how Palansky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palansky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Palansky families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Palansky's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Palansky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palansky 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 Palansky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Family Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Palansky. 46% of Palansky men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Palansky women worked as a Family Helper.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Painter
    10%
  • Butcher
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Family Helper
    100%

What Palansky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 523 census records available for the last name Palansky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palansky 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Palansky. 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 42 military records available for the last name Palansky. For the veterans among your Palansky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palansky lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Palansky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Palansky in 1957 was 47, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Palansky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palansky 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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