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Palanko Family History

Palanko 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: Plank, Palazzo, Palacio, Panko, Galano, Palange, Pagano, Kolanko

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Where is the Palanko family from?

You can see how Palanko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palanko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Palanko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Palanko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Palanko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palanko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Palanko ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 46 census records available for the last name Palanko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palanko 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Palanko. 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 21 military records available for the last name Palanko. For the veterans among your Palanko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palanko lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Palanko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Palanko in 1983 was 79, and 72 in 2002.

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