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Palinkas Family History

Palinkas Surname Meaning

Hungarian (Pálinkás): from Hungarian pálinka ‘brandy spirit’;

a metonymic occupational name for a producer of brandy or an innkeeper

or possibly a nickname for a heavy drinker.

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


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Where is the Palinkas family from?

You can see how Palinkas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palinkas family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Palinkas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Palinkas families living in Ohio. This was about 24% of all the recorded Palinkas's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Palinkas families in 1920.
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What did your Palinkas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Palinkas. 35% of Palinkas men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Palinkas women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Palinkas were Miner and Housewife.

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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
    35%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    28%
  • Operator
    19%
  • Cigar Maker
    19%
  • Housewife
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Palinkas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palinkas 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 722 immigration records available for the last name Palinkas. 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 261 military records available for the last name Palinkas. For the veterans among your Palinkas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palinkas lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Palinkas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Palinkas in 1958 was 32, and 75 in 2004.

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