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Palecki Family History

Palecki 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: Galecki, Malecki, Pilecki, Zaleski, Poleski, Radecki, Palecek

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Where is the Palecki family from?

You can see how Palecki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palecki family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Palecki families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Palecki families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Palecki's in USA. California had the highest population of Palecki families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palecki 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 Palecki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Palecki. 50% of Palecki men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Palecki women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Palecki were Assembler and Waitress.

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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
    50%
  • Checker
    17%
  • Sorter
    17%
  • Assembler
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Clerk
    29%
  • Waitress
    29%

What Palecki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 391 census records available for the last name Palecki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palecki 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Palecki. 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 111 military records available for the last name Palecki. For the veterans among your Palecki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palecki lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Palecki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Palecki in 1944 was 38, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Palecki

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palecki 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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