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Paruk Family History

Paruk 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: Park, Pauk, Mark, Pak, Paul, Barak, Paris, Pack, Panek, Marck

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Where is the Paruk family from?

You can see how Paruk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Paruk family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Paruk families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Paruk families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Paruk's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Paruk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Paruk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Paruk ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Paruk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Paruk 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Paruk. 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 17 military records available for the last name Paruk. For the veterans among your Paruk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Paruk lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2004, in the United States, Paruk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Paruk in 1983 was 87, and 80 in 2004.

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