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Palewicz Family History

Palewicz Surname 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: Pawlowicz, Palcic, Janowicz, Pavelich, Malkiewicz, Sakowicz

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Where is the Palewicz family from?

You can see how Palewicz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palewicz family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Palewicz families living in Wisconsin. This was about 40% of all the recorded Palewicz's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Palewicz families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palewicz 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 Palewicz ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Palewicz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 328 census records available for the last name Palewicz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palewicz 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Palewicz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 104 military records available for the last name Palewicz. For the veterans among your Palewicz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palewicz lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Palewicz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Palewicz in 1964 was 55, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Palewicz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Palewicz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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