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Palkus Family History

Palkus 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: Malkus, Balkus, Pallas, Backus, Paus, Kalmus, Barkus, Paulhus, Palos

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Where is the Palkus family from?

You can see how Palkus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palkus family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Palkus family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Palkus's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Palkus families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 22 census records available for the last name Palkus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palkus 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Palkus. 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 5 military records available for the last name Palkus. For the veterans among your Palkus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palkus lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1985, in the United States, Palkus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Palkus in 1973 was 80, and 62 in 1985.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palkus 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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