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Palenko Family History

Palenko 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: Palen, Panko, Palermo, Palko, Plesko, Palek, Pavelko, Plank, Paley

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Palenko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palenko 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Palenko. 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 17 military records available for the last name Palenko. For the veterans among your Palenko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palenko lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Palenko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Palenko in 1975 was 83, and 81 in 1997.

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