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Palushek Family History

Palushek 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: Balusek, Valasek, Lusher, Pasek, Palecek, Paluch, Polachek, Paszek

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Where is the Palushek family from?

You can see how Palushek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palushek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Palushek family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Palushek's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Palushek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palushek 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 Palushek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Punch Press Opeartor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Palushek. 100% of Palushek men worked as a Punch Press Opeartor.

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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

  • Punch Press Opeartor
    100%

What Palushek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Palushek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palushek 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Palushek. 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 1 military records available for the last name Palushek. For the veterans among your Palushek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palushek lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1988, in the United States, Palushek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Palushek in 1967 was 70, and 79 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Palushek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palushek 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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