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Palkovics Family History

Palkovics 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: Palkovic, Ratkovich, Milkovich, Markovich, Perkovich, Jankovic

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Where is the Palkovics family from?

You can see how Palkovics families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palkovics family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Palkovics families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Palkovics's in USA. New York had the highest population of Palkovics families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palkovics 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 92 census records available for the last name Palkovics. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palkovics 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 364 immigration records available for the last name Palkovics. 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 166 military records available for the last name Palkovics. For the veterans among your Palkovics ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palkovics lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Palkovics life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Palkovics in 1964 was 47, and 77 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palkovics 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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