This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Paliga family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Paliga Family History

Paliga 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: Saliga, Palla, Kalina, Pala, Palin, Malina, Palma, Palaia, Paglia

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Paliga family from?

You can see how Paliga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paliga family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Paliga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Paliga families living in Illinois. This was about 24% of all the recorded Paliga's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Paliga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paliga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Paliga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paliga. 100% of Paliga men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Paliga women worked as a Waitress.

View Census Data for Paliga | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Paliga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 304 census records available for the last name Paliga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paliga census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Paliga

Passenger Lists

There are 118 immigration records available for the last name Paliga. 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.

View all Paliga immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 80 military records available for the last name Paliga. For the veterans among your Paliga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Paliga military records

You've only scratched the surface of Paliga family history

Discover More

What is the average Paliga lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Paliga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Paliga in 1968 was 76, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paliga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paliga 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Paliga family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial