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Palkki Family History

Palkki 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: Palko, Palka, Walski, Palagi, Palek, Polski, Palik, Pataki, Palk, Pak

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Where is the Palkki family from?

You can see how Palkki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palkki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Palkki family living in Washington. This was 100% of all the recorded Palkki's in USA. Washington had the highest population of Palkki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palkki 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 Palkki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Palkki. 50% of Palkki men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    30%
  • Miner
    20%

What Palkki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Palkki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palkki 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Palkki. 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 16 military records available for the last name Palkki. For the veterans among your Palkki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palkki lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Palkki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Palkki in 1962 was 82, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Palkki

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palkki 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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