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Palowski Family History

Palowski 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: Pawlowski, Palkowski, Pelowski, Sadowski, Falkowski, Zalewski

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Where is the Palowski family from?

You can see how Palowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palowski family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Palowski families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Palowski families living in Massachusetts. This was about 20% of all the recorded Palowski's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Palowski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palowski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Palowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Palowski. 50% of Palowski 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%
  • Carpenter
    13%
  • Moulder
    13%
  • New Worker
    13%
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Census Records

There are 426 census records available for the last name Palowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palowski 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Palowski. 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 114 military records available for the last name Palowski. For the veterans among your Palowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palowski lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Palowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Palowski in 1963 was 69, and 46 in 2004.

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