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Paluszek Family History

Paluszek 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: Paszek, Balusek, Valasek, Pasek, Parizek, Palecek, Galuszka, Banaszek

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Where is the Paluszek family from?

You can see how Paluszek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paluszek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Paluszek families living in Illinois. This was about 44% of all the recorded Paluszek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Paluszek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paluszek 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 Paluszek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Paluszek. 50% of Paluszek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Paluszek women worked as a New Worker.

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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
    50%
  • Counter Man
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    100%

What Paluszek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 271 census records available for the last name Paluszek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paluszek 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Paluszek. 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 128 military records available for the last name Paluszek. For the veterans among your Paluszek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paluszek lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Paluszek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Paluszek in 1964 was 73, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Paluszek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Paluszek 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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