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Palovsky Family History

Palovsky 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: Pavlovsky, Makovsky, Polonsky, Orlovsky, Hajovsky, Janovsky, Polosky

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Where is the Palovsky family from?

You can see how Palovsky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palovsky family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Palovsky family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Palovsky's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Palovsky families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palovsky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Palovsky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Coal Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Palovsky. 100% of Palovsky men worked as a Coal Miner. .

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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

  • Coal Miner
    100%
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Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Palovsky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palovsky 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Palovsky. 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 21 military records available for the last name Palovsky. For the veterans among your Palovsky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palovsky lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1994, in the United States, Palovsky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Palovsky in 1975 was 77, and 75 in 1994.

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