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Paluba Family History

Paluba 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: Palla, Pala, Alba, Padula, Pakula, Palma, Paluch, Kaluza, Paula

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Where is the Paluba family from?

You can see how Paluba families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paluba family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Paluba families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Paluba's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Paluba families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paluba 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 Paluba ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waiter and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paluba. 100% of Paluba men worked as a Waiter and 100% of Paluba women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Waiter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Paluba family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Paluba. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paluba 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Paluba. 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 39 military records available for the last name Paluba. For the veterans among your Paluba ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paluba lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2001, in the United States, Paluba life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Paluba in 1954 was 48, and 89 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paluba 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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