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Palicki Family History

Palicki 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: Pawlicki, Walicki, Galicki, Malicki, Halicki, Balicki, Galecki

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Where is the Palicki family from?

You can see how Palicki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palicki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Palicki families living in Illinois. This was about 21% of all the recorded Palicki's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Palicki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palicki 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 Palicki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Palicki. 36% of Palicki men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Palicki women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Palicki were Shipping Clerk and Clerk.

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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

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Meat Cutter
    30%
  • Woodworker
    12%
  • Shipping Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Palicki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 707 census records available for the last name Palicki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palicki 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 98 immigration records available for the last name Palicki. 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 146 military records available for the last name Palicki. For the veterans among your Palicki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palicki lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Palicki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Palicki in 1956 was 44, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palicki 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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