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Polacco Family History

Polacco 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: Polanco, Palacio, Nolasco, Placko, Polacek, Polack, Soracco, Polich

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Where is the Polacco family from?

You can see how Polacco families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polacco family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Polacco families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Polacco's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Polacco families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polacco 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 Polacco ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Porter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Polacco. 50% of Polacco men worked as a Porter.

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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

  • Porter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Polacco family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Polacco. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polacco 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 406 immigration records available for the last name Polacco. 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 90 military records available for the last name Polacco. For the veterans among your Polacco ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polacco lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Polacco life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Polacco in 1956 was 61, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polacco

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polacco 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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