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Palefsky Family History

Palefsky 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: Zalesky, Salesky, Malesky, Paley, Zaleski, Pavlovsky, Poleski

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Where is the Palefsky family from?

You can see how Palefsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palefsky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Palefsky families living in New York. This was about 40% of all the recorded Palefsky's in USA. New York had the highest population of Palefsky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palefsky 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 Palefsky ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farming
    100%

What Palefsky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 249 census records available for the last name Palefsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palefsky 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Palefsky. 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 46 military records available for the last name Palefsky. For the veterans among your Palefsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palefsky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Palefsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Palefsky in 1964 was 69, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Palefsky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palefsky 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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