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Palkan Family History

Palkan 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: Balkan, Palka, Palan, Pallas, Kalman, Palla, Balan, Packman, Pelikan

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Where is the Palkan family from?

You can see how Palkan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palkan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Palkan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Palkan family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Palkan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Palkan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palkan 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 27 census records available for the last name Palkan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palkan 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Palkan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Palkan. For the veterans among your Palkan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palkan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1990, in the United States, Palkan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Palkan in 1963 was 78, and 80 in 1990.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palkan 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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