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Palevich Family History

Palevich 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: Pavlovich, Pavich, Pavelich, Galovich, Polich, Kalich, Levick

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Where is the Palevich family from?

You can see how Palevich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palevich family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Palevich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Palevich families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Palevich's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Palevich families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Palevich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palevich 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Palevich. 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 117 military records available for the last name Palevich. For the veterans among your Palevich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palevich lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Palevich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Palevich in 1965 was 60, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palevich 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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