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Paluck Family History

Paluck Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Paluch.

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


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Where is the Paluck family from?

You can see how Paluck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paluck family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Paluck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Paluck families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 29% of all the recorded Paluck's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Paluck families in 1891.
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What did your Paluck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paluck. 44% of Paluck men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Paluck women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Paluck were Carpenter and Cook.

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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%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • Carpenter
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    19%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    13%
  • Cook
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Paluck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paluck 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Paluck. 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 287 military records available for the last name Paluck. For the veterans among your Paluck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paluck lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Paluck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Paluck in 1953 was 42, and 88 in 2004.

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