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Paluga Family History

Paluga 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: Papuga, Palla, Pala, Padula, Pakula, Palma, Paluch, Kaluza, Paula

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Where is the Paluga family from?

You can see how Paluga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paluga family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Paluga families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Paluga families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Paluga's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Paluga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paluga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paluga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Paluga. 72% of Paluga 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
    72%
  • Barber
    29%
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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Paluga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paluga 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 100 immigration records available for the last name Paluga. 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 60 military records available for the last name Paluga. For the veterans among your Paluga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paluga lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Paluga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Paluga in 1962 was 66, and 88 in 2003.

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