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Palwick Family History

Palwick 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: Patrick, Warwick, Barwick, Palcic, Harwick, Malick, Mallick, Wallick

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Where is the Palwick family from?

You can see how Palwick families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palwick family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Palwick family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Palwick's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Palwick families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palwick surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Palwick ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Palwick ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Palwick. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palwick 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Palwick. 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 272 military records available for the last name Palwick. For the veterans among your Palwick ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palwick lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1990, in the United States, Palwick life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Palwick in 1972 was 76, and 87 in 1990.

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