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Palicka Family History

Palicka 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: Pawlicki, Palinkas, Malick, Palka, Galicia, Polivka, Policky, Walicki

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Where is the Palicka family from?

You can see how Palicka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palicka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Palicka families living in Wisconsin. This was about 16% of all the recorded Palicka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Palicka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palicka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Palicka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Palicka. 100% of Palicka men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 540 census records available for the last name Palicka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palicka 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 191 immigration records available for the last name Palicka. 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 113 military records available for the last name Palicka. For the veterans among your Palicka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palicka lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Palicka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Palicka in 1956 was 54, and 95 in 2004.

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