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Paluska Family History

Paluska Surname Meaning

Czech and Slovak (Paluška): from a pet form of the personal names Pavel and Pavol

Czech and Slovak equivalents to Paul respectively.

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


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Where is the Paluska family from?

You can see how Paluska families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paluska family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Paluska families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Paluska families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Paluska's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Paluska families in 1880.
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What did your Paluska ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paluska. 29% of Paluska men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Plumber
    22%
  • Upholsterer
    15%

What Paluska family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 489 census records available for the last name Paluska. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paluska 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 128 immigration records available for the last name Paluska. 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 96 military records available for the last name Paluska. For the veterans among your Paluska ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paluska lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Paluska life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Paluska in 1962 was 61, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paluska 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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