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Paluch Family History

Paluch Surname Meaning

Polish: from paluch ‘thumb’ (augmentative of palec ‘finger’) hence a nickname used to denote a small person or a dwarf

or possibly a descriptive nickname for someone with a deformed or missing thumb.

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


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Where is the Paluch family from?

You can see how Paluch families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paluch family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Paluch families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Paluch family living in Breconshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Paluch's in United Kingdom. Breconshire had the highest population of Paluch families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paluch 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 Paluch ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paluch. 38% of Paluch men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Paluch women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paluch were Miner and 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
    38%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Miner
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Maid
    14%
  • Sewing Machine Operator
    14%
  • Operator
    10%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Paluch. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paluch 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Paluch. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Paluch. For the veterans among your Paluch ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paluch lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Paluch life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Paluch in 1944 was 32, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paluch 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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