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Palivoda Family History

Palivoda 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: Kalivoda, Paliwoda, Paavola, Prihoda, Paiva, Polivka, Caliva

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Where is the Palivoda family from?

You can see how Palivoda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palivoda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Palivoda families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Palivoda's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Palivoda families in 1920.
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What did your Palivoda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Assembler were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Palivoda. 50% of Palivoda men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Palivoda women worked as an Assembler. Some less common occupations for Americans named Palivoda were Attendant and Seamstress. .

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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
    50%
  • Attendant
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Assembler
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%
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What Palivoda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Palivoda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palivoda 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Palivoda. 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 76 military records available for the last name Palivoda. For the veterans among your Palivoda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palivoda lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Palivoda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Palivoda in 1949 was 46, and 68 in 2004.

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