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Paslak Family History

Paslak 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: Maslak, Pavlak, Pawlak, Paslay, Pallas, Palla, Pala, Pasley, Polak

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Where is the Paslak family from?

You can see how Paslak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paslak family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Paslak family living in Colorado. This was about 25% of all the recorded Paslak's in USA. Colorado and 3 other states had the highest population of Paslak families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paslak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Paslak ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Paslak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paslak 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Paslak. 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 28 military records available for the last name Paslak. For the veterans among your Paslak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paslak lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Paslak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Paslak in 1970 was 52, and 87 in 2002.

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