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Palacki Family History

Palacki Name 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: Palacio, Palace, Plack, Galecki, Pawlicki, Placke, Malecki, Pilecki

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Where is the Palacki family from?

You can see how Palacki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palacki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Palacki family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Palacki's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Palacki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palacki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Palacki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Palacki. 100% of Palacki 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Palacki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palacki 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Palacki. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 18 military records available for the last name Palacki. For the veterans among your Palacki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palacki lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1994, in the United States, Palacki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Palacki in 1963 was 54, and 82 in 1994.

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