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Palaikis Family History

Palaikis 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: Politis, Palacio, Paradis, Alanis, Palaia, Papadakis, Palinkas, Palas

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Where is the Palaikis family from?

You can see how Palaikis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palaikis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Palaikis family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Palaikis's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Palaikis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palaikis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Palaikis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1 census records available for the last name Palaikis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palaikis 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 Palaikis. 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 7 military records available for the last name Palaikis. For the veterans among your Palaikis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palaikis lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Palaikis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Palaikis in 1955 was 37, and 51 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palaikis 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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