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Palkon Family History

Palkon 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, Alton, Parson, Tallon, Payton, Halton, Salmon, Falcon, Dalton

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Where is the Palkon family from?

You can see how Palkon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palkon family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Palkon families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Palkon's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Palkon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palkon 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 39 census records available for the last name Palkon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palkon 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Palkon. 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 21 military records available for the last name Palkon. For the veterans among your Palkon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palkon lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Palkon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Palkon in 1965 was 83, and 83 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palkon 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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