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Paliwoda Family History

Paliwoda Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from paliwoda ‘uninhibited reveler’ ‘harum-scarum’.

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


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Where is the Paliwoda family from?

You can see how Paliwoda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paliwoda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Paliwoda families living in Michigan. This was about 32% of all the recorded Paliwoda's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Paliwoda families in 1920.
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What did your Paliwoda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paliwoda. 44% of Paliwoda men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Paliwoda women worked as a Telephone Operator.

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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
    44%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Polisher
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%

What Paliwoda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 632 census records available for the last name Paliwoda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paliwoda 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 498 immigration records available for the last name Paliwoda. 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 206 military records available for the last name Paliwoda. For the veterans among your Paliwoda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paliwoda lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Paliwoda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Paliwoda in 1963 was 65, and 67 in 2004.

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