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Palitza Family History

Palitza 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: Politz, Panitz, Malitz, Kalita, Paletta, Paliotta, Platz, Politis

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Where is the Palitza family from?

You can see how Palitza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palitza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Palitza families living in Texas. This was about 60% of all the recorded Palitza's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Palitza families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palitza 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 Palitza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Palitza. 67% of Palitza men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Palitza women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Palitza were Laborer and Laborer.

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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
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Palitza family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Palitza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palitza 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Palitza. 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 40 military records available for the last name Palitza. For the veterans among your Palitza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palitza lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Palitza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Palitza in 1963 was 78, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palitza 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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