[Ger-Poland-Volhynia] Pallas Surname

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I've been searching the Pallas surname for quite sometime with not much luck.  Grandfather possibly born in Malidow, Russia, but lived in Franciszkowka when emigrating to US.  He left behind his father, Carl and wife Matilda.  He was born in 1888.  Can anyone advise as to where I would be able to get birth records, etc.  Any assistance would be appreciated.
Barbara