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Palik Family History

Palik Surname Meaning

Slovak (mainly Palík also Pálik): from a pet form of the personal name Palo or Paľo a vernacular short form of Pavol (see Paul).

German: probably a variant of Paulick.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Palik family from?

You can see how Palik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palik family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Palik families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Palik families living in Nebraska. This was 100% of all the recorded Palik's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Palik families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palik 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 Palik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Palik. 45% of Palik men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Palik women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Palik were Operator and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Farm Laborer
    25%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Palik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 730 census records available for the last name Palik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palik 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Palik. 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 451 military records available for the last name Palik. For the veterans among your Palik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palik lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Palik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Palik in 1962 was 74, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palik 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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