Palkes Family History

Palkes 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: Parkes, Walkes, Pallas, Palmer, Sales, Paley, Paske, Packer, Valdes, Walker

103	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
8	Military Records
13	Immigration Records
126	Census and Voter Lists
30	Member Trees

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Where is the Palkes family from?

You can see how Palkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Palkes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Palkes families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Palkes's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Palkes families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Palkes 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 Palkes family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 126 census records available for the last name Palkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Palkes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 13 immigration records available for the last name Palkes. 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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Military Records

There are 8 military records available for the last name Palkes. For the veterans among your Palkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Palkes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Palkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Palkes in 1966 was 78, and 84 in 1999.

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Palkes Surname Meaning

Where is the Palkes family from?

What Palkes family records will you find?

What is the average Palkes lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Palkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Palkes in 1966 was 78, and 84 in 1999.

Palkes Family History

Palkes Surname Meaning

280 record(s) for Palkes

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Where is the Palkes family from?

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Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

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What is the average Palkes lifespan?

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Palkes Surname Meaning

280 record(s) for Palkes

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Where is the Palkes family from?

What Palkes family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Palkes family history

What is the average Palkes lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Palkes family tree

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