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Palecsek Family History

Palecsek 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: Palecek, Palese, Malecek, Palace, Valasek, Pasek, Pacek, Placek

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palecsek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 10 census records available for the last name Palecsek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palecsek 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Palecsek. 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 2 military records available for the last name Palecsek. For the veterans among your Palecsek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palecsek lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1975, in the United States, Palecsek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Palecsek in 1974 was 91, and 61 in 1975.

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