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Palasky Family History

Palasky 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: Polasky, Lasky, Pataky, Palas, Plansky, Palardy, Polansky, Polsky

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Where is the Palasky family from?

You can see how Palasky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palasky family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Palasky families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Palasky family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Palasky's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Palasky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palasky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Palasky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Palasky. 39% of Palasky men worked as a Laborer and 63% of Palasky women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Palasky were Soldier and Housekeeper. .

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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
    39%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Electrician
    10%
  • Soldier
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    63%
  • Housekeeper
    38%
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What Palasky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 741 census records available for the last name Palasky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palasky 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Palasky. 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 73 military records available for the last name Palasky. For the veterans among your Palasky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palasky lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Palasky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Palasky in 1964 was 85, and 85 in 2004.

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