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Palkovic Name Meaning

Slovak (Palkovič); Serbian and Croatian (Palković): patronymic from the personal name Palko .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Jankovic, Pavlovic, Markovic, Petkovich, Stankovic, Ratkovich

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Where is the Palkovic family from?

You can see how Palkovic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palkovic family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Palkovic families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Palkovic families living in New York. This was about 28% of all the recorded Palkovic's in USA. New York had the highest population of Palkovic families in 1920.
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What did your Palkovic ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Palkovic. 59% of Palkovic men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Palkovic women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Palkovic were Tree Planter and Housewife. .

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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
    59%
  • Machinist
    18%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Tree Planter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Housemaid
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
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Census Records

There are 753 census records available for the last name Palkovic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palkovic 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 351 immigration records available for the last name Palkovic. 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 313 military records available for the last name Palkovic. For the veterans among your Palkovic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palkovic lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Palkovic life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Palkovic in 1953 was 61, and 75 in 2004.

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