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Pahlka Family History

Pahlka 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: Palka, Palla, Pala, Polka, Kalka, Palma, Patla, Paula, Galka, Paglia

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Where is the Pahlka family from?

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

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pahlka. 58% of Pahlka men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    58%
  • Paperhanger
    43%

What Pahlka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 151 census records available for the last name Pahlka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pahlka 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Pahlka. 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 87 military records available for the last name Pahlka. For the veterans among your Pahlka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pahlka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pahlka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Pahlka in 1963 was 75, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pahlka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pahlka 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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