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Palnik Family History

Palnik 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: Panik, Palik, Malik, Panek, Karnik, Palin, Palcic, Banik, Lanik

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Where is the Palnik family from?

You can see how Palnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palnik family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Palnik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Palnik family living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Palnik's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Palnik families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palnik 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 47 census records available for the last name Palnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palnik 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Palnik. 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 3 military records available for the last name Palnik. For the veterans among your Palnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palnik lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1995, in the United States, Palnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Palnik in 1983 was 71, and 63 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palnik 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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