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Pallack Family History

Pallack 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: Pollack, Wallack, Pallas, Wallace, Palla, Palace, Plack, Pollock

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Where is the Pallack family from?

You can see how Pallack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pallack family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Pallack families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there was 1 Pallack family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Pallack's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Pallack families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pallack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
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What did your Pallack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pallack. 15% of Pallack men worked as a Salesman and 12% of Pallack women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pallack were Clerk and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    15%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    10%
  • Teacher
    8%

What Pallack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Pallack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pallack 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 203 immigration records available for the last name Pallack. 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 115 military records available for the last name Pallack. For the veterans among your Pallack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pallack lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Pallack life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Pallack in 1963 was 70, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pallack

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pallack 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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