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Palahnuk Family History

Palahnuk 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: Plank, Palange, Panasuk, Plahn, Palau, Blahnik, Palan, Planck

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Where is the Palahnuk family from?

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

There are 236 census records available for the last name Palahnuk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palahnuk 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Palahnuk. 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 93 military records available for the last name Palahnuk. For the veterans among your Palahnuk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palahnuk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1998, in the United States, Palahnuk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Palahnuk in 1964 was 72, and 83 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palahnuk 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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