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Polecki Family History

Polecki 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: Poleski, Dolecki, Pilecki, Solecki, Galecki, Potocki, Gorecki

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Where is the Polecki family from?

You can see how Polecki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Polecki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Polecki family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Polecki's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Polecki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Polecki 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 Polecki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Pick Duck were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Polecki. 100% of Polecki men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Polecki women worked as a Pick Duck.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Pick Duck
    100%

What Polecki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Polecki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Polecki 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Polecki. 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 11 military records available for the last name Polecki. For the veterans among your Polecki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Polecki lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1999, in the United States, Polecki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Polecki in 1976 was 59, and 83 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Polecki

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Polecki 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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