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Palenske Family History

Palenske 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: Palinski, Palese, Zalenski, Paske, Zaleski, Polanski, Poleski

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Where is the Palenske family from?

You can see how Palenske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palenske family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Palenske families living in Kansas. This was about 28% of all the recorded Palenske's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Palenske families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palenske 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 Palenske ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Palenske. 47% of Palenske men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Palenske women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    47%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Executive
    16%
  • Carpenter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Palenske family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Palenske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palenske 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Palenske. 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 113 military records available for the last name Palenske. For the veterans among your Palenske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palenske lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Palenske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Palenske in 1963 was 70, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Palenske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palenske 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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