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Palecko Family History

Palecko 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: Palacio, Galecki, Palecek, Palermo, Palko, Plesko, Malecki, Pilecki

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Where is the Palecko family from?

You can see how Palecko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palecko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Palecko family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Palecko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Palecko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palecko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Palecko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palecko 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Palecko. 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 10 military records available for the last name Palecko. For the veterans among your Palecko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palecko lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1999, in the United States, Palecko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Palecko in 1988 was 97, and 73 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palecko 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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