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Palukas Family History

Palukas 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: Pallas, Klukas, Palinkas, Palas, Palka, Lukas, Paluska, Lucas, Palla

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Where is the Palukas family from?

You can see how Palukas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palukas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Palukas family living in Missouri. This was about 50% of all the recorded Palukas's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Palukas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Palukas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palukas 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Palukas. 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 4 military records available for the last name Palukas. For the veterans among your Palukas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palukas lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Palukas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Palukas in 1969 was 79, and 84 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palukas 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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