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Paluk Family History

Paluk 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: Pauk, Palek, Pawluk, Palik, Paluck, Palk, Palu, Pak, Paul, Palm

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Where is the Paluk family from?

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

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Paluk. 50% of Paluk men worked as a Labourer.

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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 1921

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Paluk family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 595 census records available for the last name Paluk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paluk 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Paluk. 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 22 military records available for the last name Paluk. For the veterans among your Paluk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paluk lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Paluk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Paluk in 1973 was 67, and 81 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paluk

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paluk 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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