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Palacek Family History

Palacek 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: Palace, Palecek, Placek, Polacek, Place, Palacio, Valasek, Plack

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Where is the Palacek family from?

You can see how Palacek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palacek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Palacek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Palacek families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Palacek's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Palacek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palacek 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 Palacek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Palacek. 100% of Palacek men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%

What Palacek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Palacek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palacek 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Palacek. 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 18 military records available for the last name Palacek. For the veterans among your Palacek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palacek lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Palacek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Palacek in 1975 was 56, and 90 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Palacek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palacek 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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