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Palenska Family History

Palenska 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: Palinski, Palencia, Zalenski, Paluska, Zaleski, Valencia, Polanski

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Where is the Palenska family from?

You can see how Palenska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palenska family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Palenska family living in Oregon. This was 100% of all the recorded Palenska's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Palenska families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palenska 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 40 census records available for the last name Palenska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palenska 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Palenska. 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 1 military records available for the last name Palenska. For the veterans among your Palenska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palenska lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1992, in the United States, Palenska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Palenska in 1990 was 95, and 77 in 1992.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Palenska

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palenska 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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