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Palmosky Family History

Palmosky 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: Polosky, Almasy, Pavlovsky, Klosky, Palos, Malinsky, Damsky, Plansky

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Where is the Palmosky family from?

You can see how Palmosky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palmosky family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Palmosky families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Palmosky's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Palmosky families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palmosky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Palmosky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Palmosky. 50% of Palmosky 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
    50%
  • Baker
    50%
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Census Records

There are 27 census records available for the last name Palmosky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palmosky 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Palmosky. 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 13 military records available for the last name Palmosky. For the veterans among your Palmosky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palmosky lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1998, in the United States, Palmosky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Palmosky in 1971 was 65, and 87 in 1998.

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